inhibitory
That inhibitsThat inhibits.
US/ˌɪnhˈɪbətˌɔɹi/
» Alcohol muddled part of the man's brain that usually handles inhibitory actions.
Meaning
2 sensesThat inhibits.
the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center
Of, or relating to an inhibitor.
More definitions
- restrictive of action
Examples
1 sentencesAlcohol muddled part of the man's brain that usually handles inhibitory actions.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From late 15th century (early modern English). Formed as inhibit + -ory or adapted from MeFrom late 15th century (early modern English). Formed as inhibit + -ory or adapted from Medieval Latin inhibitōrius and Middle French inhibitoire.
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- restrictive of action:repressiverepressing
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
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