adjective
- serving to inhibit or restrain; having the effect of preventing or reducing activity
Usage: often used in scientific or medical contexts
Examples
- The drug has an inhibitory effect on bacterial growth.
- Inhibitory neurons help regulate brain activity.
- The enzyme showed inhibitory properties against the virus.
- Fear can have an inhibitory influence on learning.
- The inhibitory mechanism prevents overproduction of hormones.
- Certain chemicals have inhibitory effects on plant development.