interdicted
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈdɪk.tɪd/
KK: /ɪnˈtɜr.dɪk.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Prohibited or forbidden.
Example
The use of certain chemicals is interdicted in many countries.
Conversation
Did you hear that the event was interdicted by the authorities?
No way! I was looking forward to it.
Yeah, it seems like they had safety concerns.
That makes sense, but it's still disappointing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prohibited
forbidden
banned
Antonyms
allowed
permitted
authorized
verb
Definition
To prohibit or forbid something officially or legally.
Example
The court interdicted the sale of the property until further notice.
Tense Forms
Past: interdicted
Past Participle: interdicted
Conversation
Did you hear that the club interdicted all outside food at the event?
Yeah, that seems a bit strict, doesn’t it?
I know! It really limits what we can bring.
Root Explanation
Interdicted → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "dicere" (meaning to say or declare). The word refers to something that has been declared or said to be forbidden or prohibited between parties.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'declared' ('dicere') to be 'forbidden' or 'between' ('inter-') people or groups.
Visually Confused Words
uninterdicted
inedited
intricate
inerudite