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aversive

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a⋅ver⋅sive

  [uh-vur-siv, -ziv]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to aversion.
2. of or pertaining to aversive conditioning.
–noun
3. a reprimand, punishment, or agent, used in aversive conditioning: Antabuse is a commonly used aversive in the treatment of alcoholism.
Origin:
1590–1600; avers(ion) + -ive

Related forms:
a⋅ver⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
a⋅ver⋅sive⋅ness, noun
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a·ver·sive   (ə-vûr'sĭv, -zĭv)   
adj.  Causing avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior by using an unpleasant or punishing stimulus, as in techniques of behavior modification.
a·ver'sive·ly adv., a·ver'sive·ness n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: aver·sive
Pronunciation: &-'v&r-siv, -ziv
Function: adjective
: tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishingstimulus aversive conditioning> —aver·sive·ly adverb —aver·sive·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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