stimulation
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
something that causes a physical reaction in the body or brain.
the physiological arousal of an organism or a specific organ resulting from external or internal stimuli.
Simple“The baby needs visual stimulation, like bright colors and moving toys, to help their brain develop.”
In context“Electrical stimulation of the muscle fibers allowed the researchers to observe the contraction patterns without relying on voluntary neural signals.”
UsageOften used with 'of' followed by the body part or system being activated.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the feeling of being interested and excited by new ideas or activities.
the provision of interesting or challenging input that encourages mental activity or engagement.
Simple“He moved to the city because he wanted more intellectual stimulation than his small town provided.”
In context“The university environment provides constant mental stimulation through guest lectures, diverse student debates, and access to extensive research archives.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the act of helping something, like a business or the economy, to grow and become more active.
the act of encouraging or accelerating a process, particularly within an economic or social framework.
Simple“The government hopes that lower taxes will provide the stimulation the economy needs.”
In context“The central bank argued that further monetary stimulation was necessary to prevent the manufacturing sector from entering a prolonged period of decline.”
Antonyms
From Latin stimulātiō. Morphologically stimulate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.