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noun
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
In some contexts, this can imply bribery.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An introductory statement of facts or background information.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
The act of placing a port on a vessel's itinerary because the volume of cargo offered at that port justifies the cost of routing the vessel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: economics, sciences, shipping, transport
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
act of bringing about a desired result
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: inducing
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: causing, causation
Narrower terms: corruption
noun
a positive motivational influence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: incentive, motivator
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rational motive
Narrower terms: moral force, dynamic
History
Etymology tree English induce Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English inducement From induce + -ment.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
