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- [in-i-bish-uh n, in-hi-]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈbɪʃ ən, ˌɪn hɪ-/
- /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-i-bish-uh n, in-hi-]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈbɪʃ ən, ˌɪn hɪ-/
Definitions of inhibitions word
- noun inhibitions the act of inhibiting. 1
- noun inhibitions the state of being inhibited. 1
- noun inhibitions something that inhibits; constraint. 1
- noun inhibitions Psychology. the blocking or holding back of one psychological process by another. inappropriate conscious or unconscious restraint or suppression of behavior, as sexual behavior, often due to guilt or fear produced by past punishment, or sometimes considered a dispositional trait. 1
- noun inhibitions Physiology. a restraining, arresting, or checking of the action of an organ or cell. the reduction of a reflex or other activity as the result of an antagonistic stimulation. a state created at synapses making them less excitable by other sources of stimulation. 1
- noun inhibitions Chemistry. a stoppage or decrease in the rate of action of a chemical reaction. 1
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Origin of inhibitions
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English inhibicio(u)n < Latin inhibitiōn- (stem of inhibitiō). See inhibit, -ion
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Parts of speech for Inhibitions
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inhibitions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inhibitions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inhibitions
noun inhibitions
- embarrassments — Plural form of embarrassment.
- hindrances — Plural form of hindrance.
- bars — Plural form of bar.
- barriers — anything built or serving to bar passage, as a railing, fence, or the like: People may pass through the barrier only when their train is announced.
- checks — Plural form of check.
Antonyms for inhibitions
noun inhibitions
- advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
- allowances — Plural form of allowance.
- clearances — Plural form of clearance.
- helps — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of help.
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