inhibition — the action of inhibiting or state of being inhibited; a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of inhibiting or state of being inhibited; a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- After a few drinks, his inhibitions disappeared and he started singing karaoke loudly.
- The drug works by inhibition of certain brain chemicals.
- Her childhood shyness created lifelong social inhibitions.
inhibition
NOUN[/ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/]
the action of inhibiting or state of being inhibited; a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
the action of inhibiting or state of being inhibited; a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
Her ambition fights inhibition at the exhibition!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'inhibere', meaning 'to restrain' or 'to check'. The term combines 'in-' (in, into) and 'habere' (to hold), literally suggesting the act of holding back or restraining something from proceeding.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + habere (to hold) + -tion (noun-forming suffix). The Latin root 'inhibere' conveyed the physical sense of holding something back, which evolved into the abstract meaning of restraint or suppression.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After a few drinks, his inhibitions disappeared and he started singing karaoke loudly.”
“The drug works by inhibition of certain brain chemicals.”
“Her childhood shyness created lifelong social inhibitions.”
“The comedian's lack of inhibition made the audience both laugh and cringe.”
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