incentive noun in· cen· tive in-ˈsen-tiv : something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action incentive adjective Synonyms boost encouragement goad impetus …

incentive ( ɪnˈsɛntɪv) n 1. a motivating influence; stimulus 2. (Commerce) a. an additional payment made to employees as a means of increasing production b. ( as modifier ): an incentive scheme. adj serving to incite to action

something that incites or tends to incite to action or greater effort, as a reward offered for increased productivity. adjective. inciting, as to action; stimulating; provocative.

incentive noun as in impetus something that arouses action or activity the handsome reward for the missing dog was an incentive for me to start looking Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance impetus encouragement motivation stimulus boost momentum impulse spur reason stimulant inducement catalyst goad fuel provocation motive incitement yeast cause

Serving to induce or motivate. An incentive bonus for high productivity. American Heritage Stimulating one to take action, work harder, etc.; encouraging, motivating, etc. Webster's New World Similar definitions Serving to kindle or set on fire. Wiktionary Other Word Forms of Incentive Noun Singular: incentive Plural: incentives Origin of Incentive

uk / ɪnˈsentɪv / us. something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something: financial/fiscal/monetary incentive Cash grants were part of the financial incentives …

Definitions of incentive. noun. a positive motivational influence. synonyms: inducement, motivator. see more. noun. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output. synonyms: bonus. see more.