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inhibition

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈhɪbɪʃən]

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Learn how to use inhibition in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “psychology”

(noun) a feeling that makes someone stop doing something. It's like when you want to say something but you're too shy or scared, so you hold back.

Example

She felt a sense of inhibition before speaking in front of the class, but she still decided to share her ideas.

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His lack of inhibition made him very outgoing and lively in social gatherings.

Example

What do you think causes her inhibition when talking to new people?

Context: “biology”

(noun) a process that slows down or stops a physical or chemical activity in the body. For example, it can be when a body part doesn't work as hard because of certain signals.

Example

The medication helped to reduce the inhibition of the enzyme, allowing it to work better.

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Inhibitions in the system can lead to an increase in activity instead of slowing it down.

Example

How does inhibition affect our body's functions?

How to pronounce inhibition

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈhɪbɪʃən]

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