Definition of INHIBITORY

inhibitory

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • restrictive of action

Adj

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

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

Words With Friends Score: 18

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