stimulus / incentive
nounmasculine/iʃˈtimulu/high
es·tí·mu·lo
Definition
That which incites, encourages, or provokes an action, reaction, or development; incentive.
Tax cuts were used as an economic stimulus.
The teacher's praise was a great stimulus for the child.
Common collocations
economic stimulusnerve stimulusto give stimulusunder the stimulus of
Etymology
Do latim 'stimulu(m)', diminutivo de 'stimus' (aguilhão).