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. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
He doesn't respond to the stimulus.
ruОн не реагирует на раздражители. — averoes
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