— aversively , adv. — aversiveness , n.
/euh verr"siv, -ziv/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to aversion.
2. of or pertaining to aversive conditioning.
n.
3. a reprimand, punishment, or agent, used in aversive conditioning: Antabuse is a commonly used aversive in the treatment of alcoholism.
[ 1590-1600; AVERS(ION) + -IVE ]