in|cen|tive

in|cen|tive
in|cen|tive «ihn SEHN tihv», noun, adjective.
–n.
a thing that urges a person on; a cause of action or effort; motive; stimulus: »

The fun of playing the game was a greater incentive than the prize. This accentuated the world shortage, and added incentive to soaring prices for the metal (Wall Street Journal).

 SYNONYM(S): spur, incitement, provocation. See syn. under motive. (Cf. ↑motive)
–adj.
arousing to feeling or action; inciting; encouraging. SYNONYM(S): exciting, provocative.
╂[< Latin incēntīvum, noun use of neuter adjective (in Late Latin, inciting) < incinere strike up; blow into (a flute) < in- in, into + canere to sing]

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