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inhibit vs inhibitory

inhibitory vs inhibit

inhibit is not an adjective while inhibitory is an adjective.

inhibit is a verb but inhibitory is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inhibit No No Yes No
inhibitory No Yes No No
inhibit (adjective) inhibitory (adjective)
restrictive of action
inhibit (verb) inhibitory (verb)
prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something
make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally
consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
Difference between inhibit and inhibitory

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