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Deterrent

De-ter′rent

,
Adj.
[L.
deterrens
, p. pr. of
deterrere
. See
Deter
.]
Serving to deter.
“The deterrent principle.”
E. Davis.

De-ter′rent

,
Noun.
That which deters or prevents.

Definition 2024

deterrent

deterrent

See also: déterrent

English

Adjective

deterrent ‎(comparative more deterrent, superlative most deterrent)

  1. Serving to deter, preventing something from happening

Translations

Noun

deterrent ‎(plural deterrents)

  1. Something that deters.

Derived terms

Translations

Latin

Verb

dēterrent

  1. third-person plural present active indicative of dēterreō

Etymology

Latin deterrens, present participle of deterrere.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈtɛɹənt/

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