Inhibit

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

Definitions of inhibit

verb to restrain, prevent, or hinder an action or process

Example Sentences

A1 Loud noises can inhibit a person's ability to concentrate.

A2 Some medications can inhibit the growth of bacteria.

B1 Stress can inhibit the body's natural healing process.

B2 Certain chemicals in the environment can inhibit plant growth.

C1 The fear of failure can inhibit someone from taking risks.

C2 The strict regulations can inhibit innovation in the industry.

Examples of inhibit in a Sentence

formal Certain medications can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

informal Eating too much junk food can inhibit your weight loss progress.

slang Don't let your fear inhibit you from taking risks and trying new things.

figurative The dark clouds seemed to inhibit the sun from shining on their wedding day.

Grammatical Forms of inhibit

• past tense: inhibited
• plural: inhibits
• comparative: more inhibited
• superlative: most inhibited
• present tense: inhibits
• future tense: will inhibit
• perfect tense: has inhibited
• continuous tense: is inhibiting
• singular: inhibit
• positive degree: inhibit
• infinitive: to inhibit
• gerund: inhibiting
• participle: inhibiting

Origin and Evolution of inhibit

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inhibit' originated from the Latin word 'inhibere', which means to hold in, restrain, or repress.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inhibit' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to hindering, restraining, or preventing certain actions or processes.