uninhibited
|un-in-hib-it-ed|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/
(inhibit)
restrain or hold back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninhibited' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'inhibit' from Latin '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,' with 'uninhibited' forming as a negation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inhibit' meant 'to hold in,' but 'uninhibited' evolved to mean 'not held back or restrained.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not restrained by social conventions or norms; free in behavior or expression.
She danced with an uninhibited joy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45