English noun: incentive | |||
1. | incentive (motive) a positive motivational influence | ||
Synonyms | inducement, motivator | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rational motive | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dynamic, moral force | ||
Antonyms | deterrence, disincentive | ||
2. | incentive (possession) an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||
Synonyms | bonus | ||
Broader (hypernym) | payment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dividend, premium, sales incentive | ||
Part meronym | incentive program, incentive scheme | ||