aversiveness

a·ver·sive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-vur-siv, -ziv]
- /əˈvɜr sɪv, -zɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-vur-siv, -ziv]
- /əˈvɜr sɪv, -zɪv/

Definitions of aversiveness word

noun aversiveness the condition of being characterized by aversion 3
adjective aversiveness of or relating to aversion. 1
adjective aversiveness of or relating to aversive conditioning. 1
noun aversiveness a reprimand, punishment, or agent, used in aversive conditioning: Antabuse is a commonly used aversive in the treatment of alcoholism. 1
noun aversiveness Quality or degree of being aversive. 0

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Origin of aversiveness

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 Aversiveness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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aversiveness 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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