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disincentivize

dis·in·cen·tiv·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-in-sen-ti-vahyz]
    • /ˌdɪs ɪnˈsɛn tɪˌvaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-in-sen-ti-vahyz]
    • /ˌdɪs ɪnˈsɛn tɪˌvaɪz/

Definitions of disincentivize word

  • verb with object disincentivize to discourage or deter by removing incentives: The expiration of tax credits will disincentivize future participation in the energy-efficiency program. More affordable cholesterol-lowering medication may disincentivize people from adopting a vegetarian diet. 1
  • noun disincentivize Discourage (a person or course of action) by removing an incentive. 1
  • verb disincentivize to remove an incentive, add a disincentive. 0
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Origin of disincentivize

First appearance:

before 1985
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1985-90; dis-1 + incentivize

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Parts of speech for Disincentivize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Disincentivize

disincentivize popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Antonyms for disincentivize

verb disincentivize

  • incentivize — to give incentives to: The government should incentivize the private sector to create jobs.
Just one Antonym for disincentivize

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