inhibited
|in-hib-it-ed|
B2
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/
(inhibit)
restrain or hold back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inhibit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inhibere,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'habere' meant 'to hold.'
Historical Evolution
'inhibere' transformed into the Old French word 'inhiber,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inhibit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold in or restrain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'inhibit'.
The medication inhibited the growth of bacteria.
Adjective 1
held back or restrained, often due to self-consciousness or shyness.
She felt inhibited in the presence of strangers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41