The synonym for "incentive" that is most associated with logical thinking is "rationale." Rationale refers to the reasoning or logical basis behind an action or decision, often highlighting the incentives that motivate specific choices. It emphasizes a clear, reasoned approach to understanding why certain actions are taken.
prize, payment, merit, remuneration, premium, recompense, incentive
Analytical, intelligent, pertinent, etc.
Improvising
thinking seriously
quick idea
A good synonym for "incentive" is "motive".
allurementbaitcatalystenticementmotivemotivationpurposestimulus
incitement, ammunition, provocation, incentive
logical, investigative, diagnostic, systematic, critical
probablereasonableanalyticaldeducibleplausiblerationalrelevantsensible
enticement, impulse, consideration, encouragement, influence, inspiration, motivation
prize, payment, merit, remuneration, premium, recompense, incentive
Analytical, intelligent, pertinent, etc.
pondering, reckoning, comprehending come to mind for me
Improvising
thinking seriously
Lure, Tease, needle, enticeattraction, incentive, carrot, temptation, snare, inducement, decoy