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Inhibition

/ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/noun
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Inhibition is the conscious or unconscious restraint of an impulse, behavior, or process, often serving as a protective mechanism to maintain social norms or prevent unwanted actions. In modern contexts, it plays a key role in psychology as a barrier to free expression, while in science, it refers to the deliberate slowing of chemical reactions, highlighting its dual function in both personal development and technological innovation.

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