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Inhibition
01
a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions
Grammatical Information
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Plural form
inhibitions
Examples
His fear of public speaking created a strong inhibition that made it challenging for him to address large audiences.
02
an official order or rule that bans or forbids a specific action
Examples
The government issued an inhibition on the import of certain goods.
03
a biological process where nerve signals limit, control, or prevent the activity of an organ, muscle, or reflex
Examples
Neural inhibition prevents conflicting muscle movements when walking.
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