incentive

Definition of Incentive in English :

1. incentive, inducement, motivator

a positive motivational influence

2. bonus, incentive

an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Incentive

noun

1.

a motivating influence; stimulus

2.

a.

an additional payment made to employees as a means of increasing production

b.

(as modifier)

an incentive scheme

adjective

3.

serving to incite to action

adjective

1.

stimulating one to take action, work harder, etc.; encouraging; motivating

noun

2.

something that stimulates one to take action, work harder, etc.; stimulus; encouragement

n.

Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.

adj.

Serving to induce or motivate: an incentive bonus for high productivity.