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kannustin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • incentive noun Something that motivates or encourages a particular action.
  • inducement noun An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
  • spur noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
  • stimulant noun A substance that increases activity in the body or nervous system.

Senses

kannustin is used for these senses in English:

  • incentive Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
  • inducement An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
  • spur (figurative) Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.
  • stimulant Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.

inducement — full definition

  1. noun An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
  2. noun In some contexts, this can imply bribery.
  3. noun An introductory statement of facts or background information.
  4. 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.

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