stimulus
An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying…An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.
» People tend to require strong stimuli.
Meaning
3 sensesAn external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.
an economic stimulus
respond to a stimulus
Auslöseimpuls
сти́мулstímul, побуди́тельpobudítelʹ, стимуля́торstimuljátor
Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response, or that affects any of the sensory apparatuses.
Stimulus
сти́мулstímul
A stinging part on the body of a plant or insect.
- any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
Examples
16 sentencesPeople tend to require strong stimuli.
The stimulus package was heavily criticised.
deDas Konjunkturpaket wurde scharf kritisiert.
He doesn't respond to the stimulus.
ruОн не реагирует на раздражители.
The doctor says stimulus is needed for appetite.
A nerve cell responds to a slight stimulus.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
Borrowed from Latin stimulus (“goad, prick”).Borrowed from Latin stimulus (“goad, prick”).
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Forms
plural: stimuluses / stimuli| Singular | stimulus |
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regular
Synonyms
8 synonyms- any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action:stimulationstimulantinput
Word family
24 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular