ıncentive

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Definition of ıncentive in English English dictionary

{n} an incitement, encouragement, spur

{a} stirring up, encouraging, enticing

Hyphenation

in·cen·tive

Turkish pronunciation

însentîv

Synonyms

allurement, bait, carrot, catalyst, come-on, consideration, determinant, drive, encouragement, enticement, excuse, exhortation, goad, ground, impetus

Antonyms

disincentive, block, hindrance, turn-off

Pronunciation

/ənˈsentəv/ /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Etymology

() From Latin incentivus (“that strikes up or sets the tune”) incinere (“to strike up”) in (“in, on”) + canere (“to sing”)