• Deterrent

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /dɪˈtɛɹənt/

    Origin

    Latin deterrens, present participle of deterrere.

    Full definition of deterrent

    Adjective

    deterrent

    1. Serving to deter, preventing something from happening

    Noun

    deterrent

    (plural deterrents)
    1. Something that deters.

    Derived terms

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