INCENTIVE

incentive. Incentive, n. an incitement, encouragement, spur

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In‐cen″tive (?), a. [[L. incentivus, from incinere to strike up or set the tune; pref. in- + canere to sing. See Enchant, Chant.]] 1. 1. Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulative.
Competency is the most incentive to industry. Dr. H. More. 2. 2. Serving to kindle or set on fire.
Part incentive reed Provide, pernicious with one touch of fire. Milton.