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stricture

stric·ture [ stríkchər ] (plural stric·tures)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. limit or restriction: a limit or restriction, especially one that seems unfair or too harsh ( formal )

2. severe criticism: a severe criticism or strongly critical remark ( formal )

3. medicine constriction of body passage: a constriction or narrowing of a body passage

[14th century. < Latin strictura< strictus (see strict)]

stric·tured adjective
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