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stimulussomething that encourages activity or causes a reaction

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: something that encourages activity or causes a reaction

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪmjələs/

Korean meaning: 자극제, 자극물, 활동을 촉진하거나 반응을 일으키는 것

Korean pronunciation: **스티**뮬러스

Example Sentences

  • Coffee is my morning stimulus - without it, I'm basically a zombie until noon.
  • The government announced a massive stimulus plan to revive the struggling economy.
  • My cat treats the doorbell as a stimulus to hide under the bed for three hours.

stimulus

NOUN

//ˈstɪmjələs//

something that encourages activity or causes a reaction

stimulus concept
💡 Concept

The tap on the knee acts as a stimulus, causing an immediate response.

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stimulus rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

"A stimulus can push us — from silence into a thunderous rush for us."

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈstɪmjələs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈstɪmjʊləs/

🌳Etymology

Rootstimul-
Suffix--us

Origin

From Latin 'stimulus' meaning a goad or pointed stick used to drive animals, derived from the root 'stim-' meaning to prick or incite.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Coffee is my morning stimulus - without it, I'm basically a zombie until noon.

The government announced a massive stimulus plan to revive the struggling economy.

😄 Fun example

My cat treats the doorbell as a stimulus to hide under the bed for three hours.

Bright colors serve as a visual stimulus to attract customers to the store.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

incentivemotivationtriggercatalystspur

Antonyms

deterrentdiscouragementinhibitor

Related

stimulatestimulationstimulatingstimulant