Incentive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Incentive is a noun meaning Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
Meaning
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
More Meanings
- A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.
- Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.
- Serving to kindle or set on fire.
Example Sentences
I have no incentive to do housework right now.
Part incentive reed / Provide, pernicious with one touch of fire.
Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.
Competency is of all other proportions the most incentive to industry.
Word Forms
- incentives
Synonyms for incentive
Depending on context, synonyms include inducement, bonus.
Antonyms for incentive
Common opposites include disincentive, deterrence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inducement, bonus, motivating, motivational, motivation, encourage.
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