Incentive Definition & Meaning

incentive
noun
  1. a positive motivational influence
  2. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

"Incentive" in song lyrics

See how incentive is used in real songs:

  • "Here cat, here's your contract, lost your incentive"
    Copywrite f/ Smut Peddlers — Tower of Babble
  • "I build like an apprentice, To be a household name, Is the incentive"
    Dom Pachino — Rice & Beanz
  • "Creating the bump is our only incentive"
    Hieroglyphics — You Never Know

Usage tips for "incentive"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "incentive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for incentive to find words that pair well.

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