stimulus — something that encourages activity or causes a reaction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that encourages activity or causes a reaction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪmjələs/
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
The tap on the knee acts as a stimulus, causing an immediate response.
"A stimulus can push us — from silence into a thunderous rush for us."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stimulus' meaning a goad or pointed stick used to drive animals, derived from the root 'stim-' meaning to prick or incite.
Breakdown
stim- (to prick, incite) + -ulus (diminutive suffix) = stimulus (a small goad or incentive)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Bright colors serve as a visual stimulus to attract customers to the store.”
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