Rewarding
/rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ/noun
Providing satisfaction or benefit; gratifying.
Did you know?The term 'reward' is steeped in ancient notions of reciprocity, where every gift was tied to a spiritual or moral obligation to return the favor.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weg-
“to be strong or lively, emphasizing a sense of power.”
Old English
Old English
wiardian
“to guard or protect, reflecting the notion of safeguarding something valuable.”
Old French
Old French
rewarden
“to give back, reflecting the idea of returning or compensating.”
14th Century
Middle English
rewarden
“to recompense or pay back, linking the concept to moral duty.”
Modern English
English
reward
“a benefit given in return for effort or service, retaining the sense of reciprocation.”