Sekirov Dictionary

incentive

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

adjective 2
noun 2
forms 3

adjective2

•
Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.
- Competency is of all other proportions the most incentive to industry. — 1667
•
Serving to kindle or set on fire.
- Part incentive reed / Provide, pernicious with one touch of fire. — 1667

noun2

•
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
- I have no incentive to do housework right now.
•
A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.
- Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.

forms

incentives · more incentive · most incentive

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