Inhibitory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inhibitory is an adjective meaning That inhibits.
Meaning
That inhibits.
More Meanings
- Of, or relating to an inhibitor.
Example Sentences
the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center
Numerous experiments show that the brain exercises an inhibitory action over the reflex movements, and that the more active that organ, the more they are under control.
Synonyms for inhibitory
Depending on context, synonyms include inhibitive, restrictive, inhibiting, repressing, repressive.
Antonyms for inhibitory
Common opposites include excitatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include repressive, restrictive, repressing, inhibition, inhibitor, deterrent.
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