inducement

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdusmənt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a positive motivational influence
  2. noun act of bringing about a desired result

Etymology

From induce + -ment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

incentive, motivator

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
rational motive
Narrower (hyponyms)
moral force
Opposite (antonyms)
disincentive

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