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 | ||