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aversive
adjective aver·sive \ə-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\
Definition of AVERSIVE
: tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus <behavior modification by aversive stimulation>
— aver·sive·ly adverb
— aver·sive·ness noun
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First Known Use of AVERSIVE
1923
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aversive
adjective aver·sive \ə-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\
Medical Definition of AVERSIVE
: tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus <behavior modification by aversive conditioning>
—aver·sive·ly adverb
—aver·sive·ness noun
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