inhibitory

Describes something that restrains, suppresses, or prevents a process or action, often used in biology, chemistry, or psychology.

ruОписывает то, что сдерживает, подавляет или предотвращает процесс или действие, часто используется в биологии, химии или психологии.esDescribe lo que frena, suprime o impide un proceso o acción; se usa frecuentemente en biología, química o psicología.frQui inhibe, retient, supprime ou empêche un processus ou une action ; utilisé notamment en biologie, chimie ou psychologie.deBeschreibt etwas, das einen Prozess oder eine Handlung hemmt, unterdrückt oder verhindert; häufig verwendet in Biologie, Chemie oder Psychologie.ptDescreve aquilo que inibe, reprime, restringe ou impede um processo ou ação; é usado com frequência em biologia, química e psicologia.zh指抑制、阻止或压制某种过程或作用的；常用于生物学、化学或心理学中，表示起阻碍或抑制作用。arيصف شيئًا يمنع أو يحد أو يثبط عملية أو فعلًا، ويُستخدم غالبًا في علم الأحياء والكيمياء وعلم النفس.

1. Restrictive of action C1 formal

   Tending to prevent, restrain, or slow down an action, process, or function.

   • The new regulations had an inhibitory effect on business expansion.
   • His inhibitory control helped him resist the temptation.
   • The drug works by an inhibitory mechanism on certain enzymes.

   ruСдерживающийesinhibidorfrQui inhibe, qui restreintdehemmendptInibitóriozh抑制性的arمُثَبِّط

   Synonyms: curbingdeterrentpreventivesuppressive

   Antonyms: encouragingexcitatoryfacilitatorypromotive

2. Biological or chemical inhibition C1 formal scientific

   Describing a substance or process that blocks or reduces the activity of an enzyme, neuron, or other biological function.

   • The inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA reduces neuronal excitability.
   • This compound has an inhibitory effect on the growth of bacteria.
   • Inhibitory synapses play a key role in regulating neural circuits.

   ruИнгибирующийesInhibidorfrinhibiteur (sens biologique ou chimique)deInhibitorischptInibitóriozh抑制性的arمُثَبِّط

   Synonyms: blockingrepressivesuppressive

   Antonyms: excitatoryfacilitatory

• more inhibitory comparative form
• most inhibitory superlative form