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inhibitive

/ɪn.hɪˈbɪ.tɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does inhibitive mean?

adjective

Tending to prevent or restrain; opposing or discouraging.

Example

"The inhibitive policies of the government stifled innovation in the industry."

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