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fundamentally restricted
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "fundamentally restricted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is limited or constrained at a basic or essential level. Example: "The project's scope is fundamentally restricted by the available budget and resources."
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Academia
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Alternative expressions(4)
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Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
The scaling theorem is fundamentally restricted to the continuous-time, continuous-frequency (Fourier transform) case.
Academia
The spatial resolution of the recovered charge density is fundamentally restricted by the x-ray wavelength used in the experiment.
Academia
Although numerous strategies for obtaining powerful genomic data sets are emerging (reviewed in Lemmon and Lemmon, 2013; McCormack et al., 2013), we remain fundamentally restricted by our access to samples.
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57 human-written examples
"We have a fairly good relationship with football," said Lee Martin, Getty Image's vice president for news and international sports, but the restrictions would "fundamentally restrict the reporting of news when news should be reported as it's happening".
News & Media
Appellants' third contention is that the Board was unauthorized to fundamentally restrict stockholders' rights to conduct a proxy contest.
Academia
Third, appellants and the SEC also contend that the Board is unauthorized to fundamentally restrict stockholders' rights to conduct a proxy contest.
Academia
We reject appellants' contentions that the Rights Plan strips stockholders of their rights to receive tender offers, and that the Rights Plan fundamentally restricts proxy contests.
Academia
Optimal defaults is a compelling model from behavioral economics and the psychology of human decision-making, designed to shape or "nudge" choices in a positive direction without fundamentally restricting options.
Science
Declining abundance of coastal sediment has initiated a process of internal re-organisation that, because of an inherent sensitivity to sea level change and low thresholds for the forcing of change, fundamentally restricts future management options.
Science
The uncertainty principle now fundamentally restricts some of the observations one can make, but much more technical development over the next decades must occur before one can say that the techniques of electron-optical imaging of material structure have reached their fundamental limitations.
The Global Gag Rule therefore not only threatens women's lives; it fundamentally restricts their economic and social potential.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "fundamentally restricted", ensure you clearly state what is causing the restriction to provide context and clarity.
Common error
Avoid using "fundamentally restricted" when the limitation is superficial or easily overcome. Reserve it for situations where the restriction is inherent and difficult to change.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "fundamentally restricted" primarily functions as an adjectival modifier, describing the extent or nature of a limitation. As seen in the Ludwig examples, it's often used to qualify a noun or concept, indicating that the limitation is not superficial but deeply rooted.
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Academia
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Science
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News & Media
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Less common in
Wiki
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Encyclopedias
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "fundamentally restricted" is used to describe limitations that are inherent or deeply rooted within a subject. As Ludwig AI confirms, it is grammatically correct and suitable for use in formal writing. It appears most commonly in academic, scientific, and news contexts. When using this phrase, ensure that the source of the limitation is clearly stated. Alternative phrases include "inherently limited" or "intrinsically constrained".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Fundamentally constrained
Similar to the original, but uses "constrained" instead of "restricted".
Inherently limited
Emphasizes a limitation that is an essential part of something's nature.
Intrinsically constrained
Highlights limitations arising from the fundamental characteristics of something.
Essentially bounded
Focuses on the core limitations that define the scope of something.
Inherently circumscribed
Indicates limitations defined by inherent boundaries.
Strictly limited
Highlights the rigor and enforcement of the restriction.
At its core restricted
Highlights the limitation being a core aspect of the subject.
Critically hampered
Focuses on the severe impact of the restriction.
Subject to essential limitations
More formal phrasing, highlighting the presence of key limitations.
Severely curtailed
Emphasizes a significant reduction or limitation.
FAQs
How can I use "fundamentally restricted" in a sentence?
You can use "fundamentally restricted" to describe something limited at its core. For example, "The scaling theorem is fundamentally restricted to the continuous-time, continuous-frequency case".
What are some alternatives to "fundamentally restricted"?
Alternatives include "inherently limited", "intrinsically constrained", or "essentially bounded", depending on the nuance you want to convey.
Is it better to use "fundamentally limited" or "fundamentally restricted"?
Both "fundamentally limited" and "fundamentally restricted" are grammatically correct. The choice depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey. "Restricted" implies a constraint, while "limited" suggests a boundary or scope.
What does it mean when something is described as "fundamentally restricted"?
It means that the thing being described is limited or constrained in a basic or essential way, implying that the limitation is a core aspect of its nature or function.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested