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incentive definition

in·cen·tive (in sent′iv)

adjective

stimulating one to take action, work harder, etc.; encouraging; motivating

Etymology: ME < LL incentivum < neut. pp. of L incinere, to sing < in-, in, on + canere, to sing: see chant

noun

something that stimulates one to take action, work harder, etc.; stimulus; encouragement

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