# disincentive

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ · frequency rank #60,024

## Definitions
1. That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent.

## Etymology
From dis- + incentive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/disincentive