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stimulus

UK
/ˈstɪmjʊləs/
US
/ˈstɪmjələs/

Translations

stimulusnoun
stimuli
pl
UK
/ˈstɪmjʊləs/
US
/ˈstɪmjələs/
The bonus acted as a stimulus for the employees to work harder.
Бонус выступил в качестве стимула для сотрудников работать усерднее.
The bright light was a stimulus that caused the plant to grow towards it.
Яркий свет был раздражителем, который заставил растение расти в его направлении.
Additional translations
возбудитель
побудитель
Synonyms
impetus
provocation
stimulating factor
catalyst
encouragement
motivation
incentive
stimulusadjective
UK
/ˈstɪmjʊləs/
US
/ˈstɪmjələs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "stimulus package").
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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