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incentive

The correct spelling is incentive.

How to pronounce incentive

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
noun

IPA: /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

Say it like: Ins-ent-ive

The correct spelling is incentive. Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages. For example: "I have no incentive to do housework right now."

Usage Examples

I have no incentive to do housework right now.

Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
  2. 2.A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

adjective

  1. 1.Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.
  2. 2.Serving to kindle or set on fire.

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