Question 1 · Quick check
inhibit
CEFRC1
/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To prevent or slow an action, process, or feeling.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo recuse.
Examples
A lack of oxygen may inhibit brain development in the unborn child.
He noticed that this drug seemed to inhibit bacterial growth.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningTo hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
More examples
In contextFear can inhibit success.
inhibit someone's education
inhibit someone's freedom
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Origin
verb
From Latin inhibitus, perfect passive participle of inhibeō (“to hold in, check, restrain”), from in (“in, at, on”), + habeō (“to have, hold, keep”).