Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) That which induces action, motivation; as a work incentive; that which incites, or has a tendency to incite, to determination or action; that which prompts to good or ill; motive; spur; as, the love of money, and the desire of promotion, are two powerful incentives to action. 2. (a.) Inciting; rousing to action; stimulative. 3. (a.) Serving to kindle or set on fire.

Multi-Version Concordance Incentive (1 Occurrence) Philippians 2:1 If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, (See RSV)