Hemmung

German (Berlin)

/ˈhɛmʊŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (psychology) inhibition
  • scruple
  • hindrance, hindering
  • escapement of a timepiece

Etymology

Suffix from German hemmen (check, inhibit, stop, obstruct, hinder, hamper).

Origin

German (Berlin)

hemmen

Gloss

check, inhibit, stop, obstruct, hinder, hamper

Concept
Semantic Field

Cognition

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

止

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