ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deincentivize

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Deincentivize is a verb meaning (transitive, rare) To disincentivize.

Meaning

(transitive, rare) To disincentivize.

Example Sentences

When Apple started making the iPhone in 2007, its product was so innovative that it could have deliberately degraded durability without fear. But in the last couple years, the company has faced stiffer competition from Samsung and HTC, among others, which should deincentivize planned obsolescence.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disincentivize, disincentivise, disencourage, demotivate, disincline, unmotivate.

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