disincentive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Word forms

disincentive disincentives

Etymology

From dis- + incentive.

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