In‐cen″tive (?), a. [L. incentivus, from incinere to strike up or set the tune; pref. in- + canere to sing. See Enchant, Chant.]
1. Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulative.
Competency is the most incentive to industry. Dr. H. More.
2. Serving to kindle or set on fire.
Part incentive reed
Provide, pernicious with one touch of fire. Milton.