Definition of INHIBITORY

inhibitory

Adjective Satellite

  • restrictive of action

Adj

  • That inhibits.
  • Of, or relating to an inhibitor.

Examples

  • the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center

Origin / Etymology

From late 15th century (early modern English). Formed as inhibit + -ory or adapted from Medieval Latin inhibitōrius and Middle French inhibitoire.

Antonyms

excitatory

Scrabble Score: 18

inhibitory: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
inhibitory: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inhibitory: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

inhibitory: valid Words With Friends Word