stimulation
pronunciation
How to pronounce stimulation in British English:
UK [ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən]
How to pronounce stimulation in American English:
US [ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- the act of arousing an organism to action
- any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
- (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)
- mutual sexual stimulation prior to sexual intercourse
Word Origin
- stimulation (n.)
- 1520s, "act of pricking or stirring to action," from Latin stimulationem (nominative stimulatio) "an incitement," noun of action from past participle stem of stimulare "prick, goad, urge," from stimulus "spur, goad" (see stimulus).
Example
- 1. Stroking is usually the most enjoyable form of stimulation .
- 2. The exercise and mental stimulation at the daycare should help your dog overcome separation anxiety .
- 3. During rem sleep , there is increased brain activity and visual stimulation .
- 4. What the country needs most now is not more government stimulus , but more stimulation .
- 5. Withdraw the stimulation and it bites .