aversive
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adjective \ə-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\Definition of AVERSIVE
: tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus <behavior modification by aversive stimulation>
— aver·sive·ly adverb
— aver·sive·ness noun
First Known Use of AVERSIVE
1923
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aver·sive
adjective \ə-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of AVERSIVE
: tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus <behavior modification by aversive conditioning>
—aver·sive·ly adverb
—aver·sive·ness noun
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