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Synonyms
in·cen·tive (ĭn-sĕńtĭv)

[Middle English, from Late Latin incentīvum, from neuter of incentīvus, inciting, from Latin, setting the tune, from incentus past participle of incinere, to sound, in-, intensive pref.; see in–2, + canere, to sing.]

noun 

Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.

adjective 

Serving to induce or motivate: an incentive bonus for high productivity.