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- [uh-vur-siv, -ziv]
- /əˈvɜr sɪv, -zɪv/
- /ə.ˈvɜː.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-vur-siv, -ziv]
- /əˈvɜr sɪv, -zɪv/
Definitions of aversive word
- adjective aversive tending to dissuade or repel 3
- adjective aversive characterized by aversion 3
- adjective aversive designating or having to do with conditioning, therapy, etc. intended to produce an aversion to a certain kind of undesirable behavior 3
- adjective aversive of or relating to aversion. 1
- adjective aversive of or relating to aversive conditioning. 1
- noun aversive a reprimand, punishment, or agent, used in aversive conditioning: Antabuse is a commonly used aversive in the treatment of alcoholism. 1
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Origin of aversive
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; avers(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Aversive
noun
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aversive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aversive
adj aversive
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- insensitive — deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
- lukewarm — moderately warm; tepid.
- callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
adjective aversive
- unsympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
Antonyms for aversive
adj aversive
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- responsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- merciful — full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
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