Inhibiting: meaning, definitions and examples

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inhibiting

 

[ ษชnหˆhษชbษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

restricting action

Inhibiting refers to the act of restraining or hindering a process or action. It can denote the reduction or prevention of a certain activity, often in a physiological, psychological, or chemical context. For instance, in a biological setting, an inhibitor might reduce the activity of an enzyme. In a psychological context, inhibiting can refer to suppressing emotions or instincts, thereby limiting one's ability to act freely.

Synonyms

preventing, restricting, stopping, suppressing.

Examples of usage

  • The medication is inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
  • Her fear was inhibiting her from speaking in public.
  • The chemicals inhibit the reaction between the two substances.

Translations

Translations of the word "inhibiting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inibindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฏเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hemmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปัŒะผัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hamowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ‘ๅˆถใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inhibant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inhibiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engel olma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ต์ œํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุซุจูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inhibujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inhibujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ‘ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inhibiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hamlandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพัา›ะฐัƒั‹ะป า›ะพัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ–แƒฆแƒฃแƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™hdudlaลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inhibiendo

Etymology

The word 'inhibit' originates from the Latin term 'inhibere,' which means 'to hold back.' This term is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'into' and 'habere' meaning 'to hold.' The word transitioned into Middle English as 'inhibiten' and was influenced by the Old French 'inhiber.' Throughout its evolution, 'inhibit' maintained its core meaning of restraint or limitation. It has been commonly used in various scientific fields such as biology, psychology, and chemistry, where it describes processes that slow down or stop other actions or functions. The modern usage of 'inhibiting' emphasizes its application in both biological contexts, such as enzyme activity, and behavioral contexts, referring to the limitation of emotions and actions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,585, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.