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The verb "inhibit" refers to the act of limiting or restraining someone or something from performing a particular action, or the process of preventing the normal functioning, development, or progress of something. It entails putting a stop or hindrance to an intended action, thought, or behavior, often due to certain external factors or influences.
In a psychological context, "inhibit" denotes the suppression or control of impulses, desires, or instincts. It implies the conscious or subconscious restriction of one's own thoughts, emotions, or actions so as to conform to societal, moral, or personal expectations. In this regard, inhibition relates to self-discipline, self-control, or the curbing of impulses that are deemed inappropriate or undesirable.
Additionally, "inhibit" can refer to the interference with or prevention of a biochemical or physiological process in living organisms. For instance, certain substances or drugs may inhibit the growth, function, or activity of cells, enzymes, or hormones in the body, thereby impeding a specific metabolic pathway, bodily function, or disease progression.
In a broader sense, "inhibit" can also pertain to the suppression or restriction of the progress, advancement, or expression of something. This can apply to various domains, such as inhibiting economic growth, inhibiting technological innovation, inhibiting creativity, inhibiting social change, or inhibiting free speech. Thus, inhibition can arise from both external factors, such as laws, regulations, or societal norms, as well as internal factors, such as fear, self-doubt, or lack of confidence.
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To restrain; to hinder; to check or repress; to forbid.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "inhibit" originated from the Latin term "inhibitus", which is the past participle of the verb "inhibere". "Inhibere" is a combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "against" or "not" and "habere", meaning "to have, hold, or keep". Together, "inhibere" suggests the meaning "to hold back, keep back, or restrain". Over time, this Latin term was adopted into Old French and Middle English before evolving into its current form.
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