Inhibition

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɪˈbɪʃən/

Definitions of inhibition

noun a mental or psychological block that prevents a person from expressing their thoughts or feelings

Example Sentences

A1 She has no inhibition when it comes to singing in public.

A2 His inhibition prevented him from speaking up during the meeting.

B1 Overcoming social inhibitions can lead to greater self-confidence.

B2 The therapist helped her work through her inhibitions and fears.

C1 His inhibition towards taking risks held him back from pursuing new opportunities.

C2 The artist's lack of inhibition allowed for true creativity to flow freely in his work.

Examples of inhibition in a Sentence

formal The medication is known to target the inhibition of certain enzymes in the body.

informal Don't let your inhibition stop you from trying new things.

slang His inhibition to talk to her is just ridiculous.

figurative The fear of failure can act as an inhibition to pursuing one's dreams.

Grammatical Forms of inhibition

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

Origin and Evolution of inhibition

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inhibition' originated from the Latin word 'inhibitio' which means a holding in check or restraining.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inhibition' has evolved to encompass not just the act of restraining or holding in check, but also psychological and physiological connotations related to the suppression of impulses or behaviors.