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inhibitory

in·hi·bi·tory

US/ˌɪˈnhɪbʌˌtɔri/ uncommon

adjective

1.

restrictive of action

  • “a repressive regime”
  • “an overly strict and inhibiting discipline”

Origin

From late 15th century (early modern English). Formed as inhibit + -ory or adapted from Medieval Latin inhibitōrius and Middle French inhibitoire.

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