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1. incentive

noun. ['ˌɪnˈsɛntɪv, ˌɪnˈsɛnɪv'] a positive motivational influence.

Etymology

  • incentivus (Latin)
  • incinere (Latin)

Rhymes with Incentive

  • preventive
  • deneve

How do you pronounce incentive?

Pronounce incentive as ˌɪnˈsɛnɪv.

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2. incentive

noun. ['ˌɪnˈsɛntɪv, ˌɪnˈsɛnɪv'] an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output.

Etymology

  • incentivus (Latin)
  • incinere (Latin)