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stricture

Pronunciation: [ˈstrɪk.tʃər]

Word

Learn how to use stricture in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “medical”

(noun) a narrowing or tightening of a passage in the body. It can happen in areas like the throat or blood vessels, making it harder for things like food or blood to pass through.

Example

The doctor explained that the stricture in the patient's throat could make swallowing difficult.

Example

The x-ray showed no stricture in the patient's digestive system, so he could eat normally.

Example

What treatments are available for someone with a stricture in their esophagus?

Context: “law”

(noun) a rule or restriction that limits what people can do. It's like a guideline that helps make sure everyone follows certain rules.

Example

The new regulation introduced strictures on how businesses can operate to protect the environment.

Example

Without any strictures in place, the workers felt free to make their own decisions about their tasks.

Example

What strictures are placed on corporate spending in this law?

Context: “personal opinion”

(noun) a criticism or limitation about how someone behaves or does something. It means someone thinks you should follow rules more closely.

Example

Her strictures on punctuality helped the team finish projects on time.

Example

He didn't like any strictures about his creative process, believing it should be free and flexible.

Example

What strictures did the teacher have for the group project?

How to pronounce stricture

Pronunciation: [ˈstrɪk.tʃər]

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