reproduction-inhibiting
|re-pro-duc-tion-in-hib-it-ing|
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/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪŋ/
preventing reproduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reproduction-inhibiting' originates from the combination of 'reproduction' and 'inhibiting', where 'reproduction' refers to the biological process of producing offspring, and 'inhibiting' means to hinder or prevent.
Historical Evolution
'Reproduction' comes from the Latin word 'reproductio', and 'inhibiting' comes from the Latin word 'inhibere', meaning 'to hold in'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to prevent reproduction', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
preventing or hindering the process of reproduction.
The drug has reproduction-inhibiting properties.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 22:06