Incentive

noun

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Word Frequency: 8.8

Definitions

1.nounSomething that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

"I have no incentive to do housework right now."

2.nounA bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

"Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold."

3.adjectiveInciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.

4.adjectiveServing to kindle or set on fire.

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