incentive

noun

Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

adjective

Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.

Serving to kindle or set on fire.

Roots

canocent- · Latin · sing

Synonyms for incentive

inducementn motivationn rewardn impetusn enticementn encouragementn stimulusn goadn stimulationn stimulativeadj

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