English · Word Candidate

incentive

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

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Also seen as: incentives

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó kích thích, khích lệ hoặc鼓励

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Noun

Examples

I have no incentive to do housework right now.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một khoản tiền thưởng để làm việc chăm chỉ

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Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kích thích; khuyến khích hoặc thúc đẩy hành động

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Adjective

Examples

Competency is of all other proportions the most incentive to industry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Serving to kindle or set on fire.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm bắt lửa hoặc cháy

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Adjective

Examples

Part incentive reed / Provide, pernicious with one touch of fire.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “incentive” mean?

Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

Is “incentive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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