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stimulus

UK
/ˈstɪmjʊləs/
US
/ˈstɪmjələs/

Translations

stimulusnoun
stimuli
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UK
/ˈstɪmjʊləs/
US
/ˈstɪmjələs/
stimulusEn physiologie et en psychologie.
A sudden flash of light provides a visual stimulus that causes the pupils to constrict.
Un éclair soudain fournit un stimulus visuel qui provoque la contraction des pupilles.
stimulationAu sens figuré, surtout pour l’activité ou la croissance économique.
The new government policy acted as a stimulus for economic growth.
La nouvelle politique du gouvernement a servi de stimulation à la croissance économique.
Additional translations
incitationAu sens d’élément qui pousse à agir ou à penser.
Synonyms
impetus
provocation
stimulating factor
catalyst
encouragement
motivation
incentive
stimulusadjective
UK
/ˈstɪmjʊləs/
US
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Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "stimulus package").
stimulatifSurtout dans le domaine économique ; emploi plus rare et technique.
The government introduced stimulus measures to support the economy.
Le gouvernement a introduit des mesures stimulatives pour soutenir l’économie.
Synonyms
provocative
encouraging
motivating
exciting
exhilarating
invigorating
energizing
arousing
stimulatory
stimulating
stimulative

Definitions

stimulusnoun
Any agent, event, or condition that elicits a specific physiological response in an organism.
A sudden flash of light provides a visual stimulus that causes the pupils to constrict.
Something that incites or quickens action, feeling, or thought.
The new government policy acted as a stimulus for economic growth.
stimulusadjective
Relating to or intended as a stimulus, especially of economic activity.
Congress approved a stimulus package aimed at reviving the economy.
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