Deterrent meaning
A retaliatory means of discouraging enemy attack.
A nuclear deterrent.
noun
Tending to deter.
Deterrent weapons.
adjective
Something that deters.
A deterrent to theft.
noun
Deterring or tending to deter.
adjective
A thing or factor that deters; hindrance.
noun
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Something that deters.
noun
Deterrent is defined as something that prevents or blocks.
An example of a deterrent is heavy traffic that keeps the traveler from quickly getting to their destination.
noun
The definition of deterrent is acting to stop or prevent.
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.
adjective
Origin of deterrent
- Latin deterrens, present participle of deterrere.
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