n.
Pronunciation: - ə nt, -r ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin deterrent-, deterrens, present participle of deterr ē re to deter
Date: 1829
1 : serving to deter <a deterrent effect>
2 : relating to deterrence <a deterrent view of punishment>
– deterrent noun
– de · ter · rent · ly adverb