Incentive definition

Incentive

Topics Incentive Definition

WordNet

(1) A positive motivational influence

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

WiktionaryText

From Latin < < +

Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

I have no incentive to do housework right now.
A bonus or reward, often monetary.

Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.