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Word entry · 9 letters

incentive

Best crossword clue

"Reward for action"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/Part of speech nounSorted ceeiinntvStarts with IEnds with E1 cluesVery common crossword word
1I2N3C4E5N6T7I8V9E

Definitions

  1. a positive motivational influence

Word origin

From Medieval Latin incentīvus (“that strikes up or sets the tune”), from incinō (“to strike up”), from in- (“in, on”) + canō (“to sing”) + -ive. The formation appears to have been influenced by incendō (“to set on fire”).

Used in a sentence

  • I have no incentive to do housework right now.
  • Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.
  • Competency is of all other proportions the most incentive to industry.

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