incentives

Meanings

• noun

  Something that motivates or encourages people to act or perform, especially financially or by offering rewards.

  - "The company offers incentives to employees who meet sales targets."
  - "The incentive program aimed at increasing employee productivity."

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Antonyms

disincentive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incentives
centives , devices , advices , advices , prizes , surprises

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Variants

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incentive , incentives , counter-incentive , counter-incentives , counterincentive , counterincentives

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incentivus', meaning 'encouraging' or 'urging on'.

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Trivia

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1. Incentives have been used since ancient times to motivate soldiers and laborers.

2. The term 'incentive' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. Incentives can be intrinsic (internal motivation) or extrinsic (external motivation).

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Related Concepts

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1. Motivation: The process of stimulating people to action or accomplishing their potential. Incentives are a common form of motivation.

2. Rewards: A benefit or compensation received for accomplishing a task or goal. Incentives are a type of reward.

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Culture

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Incentives have been used extensively in various fields, including business, education, and sports, to motivate and encourage desired behavior. Incentives can take various forms, such as monetary bonuses, promotions, recognition, or non-monetary rewards.

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3. mnemonics
   

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