The definition of deterrent is acting to stop or prevent.
(adjective)An example of deterrent used as an adjective is a deterrent weapon which means a weapon which is designed to stop other weapons from being fired or from being accurate.
Deterrent is defined as something that prevents or blocks.
(noun)An example of a deterrent is heavy traffic that keeps the traveler from quickly getting to their destination.
See deterrent in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
Origin: L deterrens, prp. of deterrere: see deter
noun
See deterrent in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
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