Definition

Able to be controlled or held back, often referring to emotions or actions that can be suppressed.

Example

His feelings were repressible, allowing him to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.

Conversation

Have you ever felt like your emotions are just too repressible?

Totally! Sometimes I wish I could just let everything out.

Right? It's hard to find a balance between expressing and controlling feelings.

Exactly, but I guess learning to manage them is part of growing up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repressible → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again or back) and "premere" (meaning to press). The word "repressible" means capable of being pressed back or held down again.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'pressed back' ('re-' means again and 'premere' means to press'). This helps you remember that 'repressible' refers to something that can be held down or controlled.

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