INCENTIVE


Meaning of INCENTIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈsen-tiv ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin incentivum, from neuter of incentivus stimulating, from Latin, setting the tune, from incentus, past participle of incinere to play (a tune), from in- + canere to sing — more at chant

Date: 15th century

: something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action

Synonyms: see motive

• incentive adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.