Stimulation
ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of causing something to become more active or to develop.
ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən
The action of raising levels of physiological or nervous activity in part of the body or a cell.
The constant stimulation of the city can be overwhelming.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building a LEGO castle, and your friend keeps adding cool pieces and ideas. Their additions are like stimulation, making your castle even better and more fun to build!
👶 For kids: When something helps your body or brain do more, like when a fun game makes you excited!
More Examples
The doctor recommended regular sensory stimulation for the patient.
The company needs new ideas to provide market stimulation.
How It's Used
"Electrical stimulation is used to treat chronic pain."
"Sensory stimulation can affect behavior."
Something that causes interest or excitement; an incentive.
ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən
Something that encourages activity.
The government introduced tax cuts to provide economic stimulation.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're a chef, and a new spicy ingredient sparks new ideas for exciting dishes. That ingredient acts like stimulation, encouraging you to create something awesome!
👶 For kids: Something that gets you excited or makes you want to do something.
More Examples
The vibrant music provided a great deal of stimulation to the dancers.
The new technology provided a needed stimulation to the sluggish industry.
How It's Used
"Government policies provided stimulation to the economy during the recession."
"The artist uses vivid colors to provide visual stimulation."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Latin *stimulatio*, meaning "a goading, inciting," from *stimulare* "to goad, prick, incite," from *stimulus* "a goad, goading stick."
The word 'stimulation' has been used since the early 17th century, initially in medical contexts to refer to the act of exciting the body.
Memory tip
Think of a *stimuli* (plural of stimulus) causing action.
Word Origin
"goad, prick, incite"