incentive 
1. a positive motivational influence (Freq. 5) • Syn: inducement, motivator • Ant: disincentive • Derivationally related forms: motivate (for: motivator), induce (for: inducement) • Hypernyms: rational motive • Hyponyms: moral force, dynamic 2. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output (Freq. 1) • Syn: bonus • Hypernyms: payment • Hyponyms: premium, dividend, sales incentive • Part Holonyms: incentive program, incentive scheme
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