That which moves or influences the mind, or operates on the passions; that which incites, or has a tendency to incite, to determination or action; that which prompts to good or ill; motive; spur, Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages, an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output, adjective_ Serving to induce or motivate, Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulative