Definitions for aversive

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aversive a·ver·sive

Spelling: [uh-vur-siv, -ziv]

IPA: /əˈvɜr sɪv, -zɪv/

Aversive is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 201 anagrams from letters in aversive (aeeirsvv).

Definitions for aversive

noun

1. a reprimand, punishment, or agent, used in aversive conditioning:

adjective

1. of or relating to aversion.
2. of or relating to aversive conditioning.

Origin of aversive

First recorded in 1590-1600; avers(ion) + -ive

Examples for aversive

Here he found a most congenial orbit, for his tastes were aversive to the rough and tumble of political strife.

That attitude has no doubt influenced whether these experiences are pleasurable or aversive.