DISINCENTIVE


Meaning of DISINCENTIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪsɪnsentɪv ]

( disincentives)

A disincentive is something which discourages people from behaving or acting in a particular way. ( FORMAL )

High marginal tax rates may act as a disincentive to working longer hours.

= deterrent

≠ incentive

N-VAR : oft N to n / -ing , N to-inf

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне.