adjective

incentīvus

fem. incentīva · neut. incentīvum

that strikes up; sets the tune

that strikes up, sets the tune (ante- and post-class.).

the treble flute

Lit.: tibia, the treble flute (opp. succentive, that plays the accompaniment), Varr. R. R. 1, 2, 15.—

superior by extension •

Transf., superior: vita pastorum (opp. succentiva vita agricolarum), Varr. R. R. 1, 2, 16.—

that provokes; incites figuratively •

Trop., that provokes or incites: lues, Prud. Hamart. 250. —Hence,

an incentive •

Subst.: incentīvum, i, n., an incentive: peccaminis, Prud. Apoth. 929: vitiorum, Hier. Ep. 52, 3.— Adv.: incen-tīvē, Ven. Fort. Vit. Leob. 10.

Perseus ID: n22305 Key: incentivus