non-incentive
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/nɒn-ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
(incentive)
motivation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-incentive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'incentive' from Latin 'incentivus', meaning 'stimulating'.
Historical Evolution
'Incentivus' transformed into the English word 'incentive', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-incentive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'incentive' meant 'stimulating', and 'non-incentive' evolved to mean 'not providing stimulation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not providing or serving as an incentive.
The policy was criticized for being non-incentive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45