adj
Meaning 1
That inhibits.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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adj
That inhibits.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Of, or relating to an inhibitor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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adjective satellite
restrictive of action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: repressive, repressing
Antonyms: none provided
History
From late 15th century (early modern English). Formed as inhibit + -ory or adapted from Medieval Latin inhibitōrius and Middle French inhibitoire.
Across languages
17 source translations are retained for this English entry.