inhibition (n)

Definition: the quality of being inhibited

inhibition (n)

Definition: (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

inhibition (n)

Definition: (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part
Example: the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve.

inhibition (n)

Definition: the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof)
Example: they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter. a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages. he ignored his parents' forbiddance.