inhibitory
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inhibitory
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From late 15th century (early modern English). Formed as inhibit + -ory or adapted from Medieval Latin inhibitōrius and Middle French inhibitoire.
adjective
- That inhibits. the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center
- Of, or relating to an inhibitor.
Similar: inhibitive · Opposite: excitatory
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adjective
Similar: inhibitive · Opposite: excitatory
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adj that inhibits
| Español | inhibidor |
|---|---|
| Français | inhibiteur, inhibitoire |
adj of, or relating to an inhibitor
| Español | inhibitorio |
|---|---|
| Français | inhibiteur |
Talk about this word "inhibitory." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/inhibitory. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. inhibitory. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/inhibitory "inhibitory." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/inhibitory.Cite this
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title = {inhibitory},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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