Looking for the meaning of the word DETERRENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DETERRENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Deterrent
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from Latin deterrent- ‘deterring’, from the verb deterrere (see deter)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈtɛrənt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
Short Definition:thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
Examples:- cameras are a major deterrent to crime
Word: Deterrent
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈtɛrənt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
able or intended to deter
Short Definition:able or intended to deter
Examples:- the deterrent effect of heavy prison sentences
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