Definition of inhibitory Inhibitory

/ɪnhɪˈbʌtɔˌɹi/ - [inhibutoree] - in•hib•i•to•ry

We found 4 definitions of inhibitory from 3 different sources.

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What does inhibitory mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

inhibitory - restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"
  repressive, repressing
  restrictive (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
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  • inhibitory (Adjective)
    That inhibits.
  • inhibitory (Adjective)
    Of, or relating to an inhibitor.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • inhibitory (a.)
    Of or pertaining to, or producing, inhibition; consisting in inhibition; tending or serving to inhibit; as, the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center.

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