stimulation — the action of encouraging interest, activity, or enthusiasm
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of encouraging interest, activity, or enthusiasm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat needs constant stimulation, or it starts plotting world domination.
- The government announced a new economic stimulation package.
- Reading provides excellent mental stimulation for all ages.
stimulation
NOUN[/ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/]
the action of encouraging interest, activity, or enthusiasm
💡 Concept
the action of encouraging interest, activity, or enthusiasm
🎵 Rhyme
Education sparks communication through stimulation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/
🌳Etymology
Rootstimul
Suffix--ation
🎵Rhyme
calculationcommunicationeducation
calculation
communication
education
🔗Collocations
intellectual stimulation
economic stimulation
mental stimulation
provide stimulation
sensory stimulation
lack of stimulation
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat needs constant stimulation, or it starts plotting world domination.”
“The government announced a new economic stimulation package.”
“Reading provides excellent mental stimulation for all ages.”
😄 Fun example
“He sought stimulation through extreme sports and ended up with extreme hospital bills.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
excitementmotivationencouragementinspirationactivation
Antonyms
suppressioninhibitiondiscouragement
Related
stimulusstimulatestimulatingstimulant
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