ad·hib·it \adˈhibə̇t\transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin adhibitus, past participle of adhibēre to bring to, summon, admit to consultation, apply, from ad- + -hibēre (from habēre to hold) — more at habit 1.: to let in (as a person or thing) : bring in 2.: affix < adhibit a label > 3.archaic: use, administer < adhibit medicine > • ad·hi·bi·tion\ˌadəˈbishən, ˌadhə̇ˈ-\noun-s