repressible

Meanings

• Adjective

  Capable of being restrained or suppressed.

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Variants

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repress , repressed , represses , repressibilities , repressibility , repressible , repressing , repressive , repressively , repressiveness , repressivenesses

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Etymology

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From Latin 'repressus' - pressed back, kept in check.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'repressible' was first used in English literature in the late 16th century.

2. In chemistry, a repressible enzyme is one whose activity is inhibited by the presence of a specific substrate or product.

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Related Concepts

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1. Repression: A psychological defense mechanism where an individual pushes unwanted thoughts or feelings into their unconscious mind.

2. Social norms: Unwritten rules that govern behavior in a given society.

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Culture

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The term 'repressible' is often used in psychology and sociology to refer to behaviors or emotions that are socially unacceptable or suppressed. It has been a topic of interest in various literary works, such as George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'.

How to Memorize "repressible"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person trying to hold back strong emotions or urges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of holding back or suppressing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'RPS' to remember the meaning: Repressible - Pressing back, Suppressing.

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