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- [in-hib-it]
- /ɪnˈhɪb ɪt/
- /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/
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- [in-hib-it]
- /ɪnˈhɪb ɪt/
Definitions of inhibiting word
- verb with object inhibiting to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.). 1
- verb with object inhibiting to prohibit; forbid. 1
- verb with object inhibiting Psychology. to consciously or unconsciously suppress or restrain (psychologically or sociologically unacceptable behavior). 1
- verb with object inhibiting Chemistry. to decrease the rate of action of or stop (a chemical reaction). 1
- noun inhibiting Present participle of inhibit. 1
- adjective inhibiting that restricts or represses 1
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Origin of inhibiting
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English inhibiten < Latin inhibitus, past participle of inhibēre to restrain, equivalent to in- in-2 + -hibēre, combining form of habēre to have, hold
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Parts of speech for Inhibiting
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inhibiting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inhibiting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inhibiting
adjective inhibiting
- stifling — suffocating; oppressively close: the stifling atmosphere of the cavern.
Antonyms for inhibiting
verb with object inhibiting
- disinhibiting — Present participle of disinhibit.
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