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rational motive vs incentive

incentive vs rational motive

rational motive and incentive both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rational motive Yes No No No
incentive Yes No No No
As nouns, incentive is a hyponym of rational motive; that is, incentive is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rational motive:
  • rational motive: a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
  • incentive: a positive motivational influence
Other hyponyms of rational motive include ground, occasion, reason, inducement, motivator, deterrence, disincentive.
rational motive (noun) incentive (noun)
a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument a positive motivational influence
an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
Difference between rational motive and incentive

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