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Uncommonincentive
The correct spelling is incentive.
How to pronounce incentive
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
nounIPA: /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.Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
- 2.A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.
adjective
- 1.Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.
- 2.Serving to kindle or set on fire.
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