enticements
|en-tice-ment|
/ɛnˈtaɪsmənts/
(enticement)
to lure/tempt
Etymology
'enticement' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enticen' (to entice), where the prefix 'en-' meant 'to cause to' and the root related to Old French 'enticer' meant 'to attract or allure'.
'enticement' changed from Old French 'enticer' (to allure) into Middle English 'enticen' and later developed into the modern English noun 'enticement'.
Initially it referred to the act of leading on or luring someone; over time it evolved to mean a thing or offer that tempts or attracts (i.e., a lure or temptation).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'enticement': things that attract, tempt, or persuade someone, often by offering pleasure, reward, or advantage.
The job's generous benefits were among the biggest enticements for applicants.
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Last updated: 2025/12/19 18:12