adj
inhibitory
Inhibitory (adj) means having the effect of holding back or stopping something.
adj
1
Having the effect of holding back or stopping something.
"the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center"
2
Relating to a substance or agent that slows or blocks a process.
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Etymology
Dates from the late 15th century (early modern English). It was formed as inhibit + -ory, or else adapted from Medieval Latin inhibitōrius and Middle French inhibitoire.
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Rhymes for inhibitory
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What is the meaning of inhibitory?
"inhibitory" (adj) means having the effect of holding back or stopping something.
What is another word for inhibitory?
Other words for "inhibitory" include repressing, repressive.
What are the different meanings of inhibitory?
"inhibitory" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having the effect of holding back or stopping something; 2. Relating to a substance or agent that slows or blocks a process.
