Looking for the meaning of the word AVERSIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AVERSIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Aversive
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈvəːsɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing strong dislike or disinclination
Short Definition:causing strong dislike or disinclination
Examples:- an aversive agent is added, which gives the antifreeze an unpleasant taste
- the very thought of cheating or acting immorally is deeply aversive for the virtuous character
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