Deincentivize
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 To disincentivize. rare, transitive
"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."
Synonyms
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More examples"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."
Etymology
From de- + incentivize.
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