A2 adjective 중립 #583 가장 일반적인

incentive

/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Describes something that encourages or motivates a person to do something. It is usually used to talk about rewards, prizes, or extra money given for good work.

예시

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1

The teacher used an incentive sticker to make the kids clean the classroom.

The teacher used an encouraging sticker to make the children clean the classroom.

2

The government provides incentive grants for new green businesses.

The government provides encouraging money for new environmentally friendly businesses.

3

Is there an incentive prize for the person who finishes first?

Is there a reward prize for the person who finishes first?

어휘 가족

명사
incentive
Verb
incentivize
형용사
incentive
관련
incentivization
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암기 팁

Think of 'In-Cent-Ive': a reward puts 'cents' (money) 'IN' your pocket to keep you going.

빠른 퀴즈

The company offered an ___ bonus to any employee who reached their goals early.

정답!

정답은: incentive

예시

1

The teacher used an incentive sticker to make the kids clean the classroom.

everyday

The teacher used an encouraging sticker to make the children clean the classroom.

2

The government provides incentive grants for new green businesses.

formal

The government provides encouraging money for new environmentally friendly businesses.

3

Is there an incentive prize for the person who finishes first?

informal

Is there a reward prize for the person who finishes first?

4

Research shows that incentive schemes can improve student performance.

academic

Studies show that reward plans can make students do better work.

5

Our manager introduced an incentive bonus for the best salesperson.

business

Our manager introduced a reward payment for the best person in sales.

어휘 가족

명사
incentive
Verb
incentivize
형용사
incentive
관련
incentivization

자주 쓰는 조합

incentive scheme a plan to encourage people
incentive pay extra money for doing a good job
incentive trip a holiday given as a reward
tax incentive lower taxes to encourage specific actions
incentive program a set of rewards for workers or students

자주 쓰는 구문

financial incentive

money offered to encourage someone

cash incentive

a cash reward given for a task

performance incentive

a reward for reaching a goal

자주 혼동되는 단어

incentive vs intensive

Intensive means deep or very strong, while incentive means something that rewards or encourages.

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사용 참고사항

In modern English, 'incentive' is much more common as a noun, but it is used as an adjective when placed directly before words like 'pay', 'scheme', or 'program'.

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자주 하는 실수

Avoid using 'incentive' as an adjective after 'is' (e.g., 'The plan is incentive' is wrong). Instead, use it before a noun.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'In-Cent-Ive': a reward puts 'cents' (money) 'IN' your pocket to keep you going.

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어원

From the Latin word 'incentivus', which originally meant 'setting the tune' or 'inciting'.

문법 패턴

Used before nouns (attributive position) Non-gradable adjective No plural form when used as an adjective
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문화적 맥락

In many Western business environments, 'incentive structures' are a standard way to manage and motivate employees.

빠른 퀴즈

The company offered an ___ bonus to any employee who reached their goals early.

정답!

정답은: incentive

관련 단어

inautoency

C1

Describing a state of being incapable of self-initiated action or lacking independent agency. It refers to systems, behaviors, or individuals that remain passive and require an external trigger or command to function.

ancarny

C1

Relating to deep, ancient instincts or primal physical sensations that evoke a sense of mystery or unsettling familiarity. It describes behaviors or feelings that seem to be inherited from prehistoric ancestors and manifest in modern contexts.

tripendward

C1

Describing a trajectory, movement, or orientation directed toward a three-fold suspension or a point supported by three distinct anchors. It characterizes an object or path that leans toward a junction where three entities or supports meet.

synacrness

C1

Describing a quality of simultaneous acute precision and synchronized coordination. It refers to the state where multiple sharp or intense elements occur at once with perfect alignment.

unmalance

C1

A state of persistent or structural lack of equilibrium, specifically when this lack of balance leads to a detrimental or inefficient outcome. It is often used in technical or test-specific environments to describe systems where the distribution of elements is intentionally or erroneously skewed.

comtermness

C1

To engage in the process of establishing common terminology or shared linguistic understanding within a specific group. It involves negotiating and refining definitions to ensure all parties are aligned on technical concepts.

semifinism

C1

Relating to a state of partial completion or an intermediate stage in a process where a final goal is reached in function but not in form. It describes something that is operational yet lacks the definitive polish or finality of a completed work.

revaltion

C1

A revelation is the act of revealing or disclosing a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way. It can also refer to a divine or supernatural disclosure of information to humanity.

bifugcy

C1

To divide or branch into two distinct, often divergent paths or outcomes, typically used in contexts involving complex decision-making or evolutionary processes. It implies a definitive split where the resulting entities develop independently and no longer overlap.

intravictship

C1

Describing the internal relations, dynamics, or psychological states that exist within a group sharing a common victory or high-status achievement. It refers specifically to the nuances of interaction between members who are part of the same successful collective.

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