stimulus

[ˈstɪmjʊləs]

stimulus Definition

• 1. something that causes growth or activity
• 2. something that encourages a particular reaction, especially in the form of an event or reward

Using stimulus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stimulus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tax cuts were intended to provide a stimulus for economic growth.

• Example

  The applause was a stimulus for her to continue singing.

• Example

  The smell of food was a stimulus for his appetite.

stimulus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stimulus

• incentive
• encouragement
• motivation
• impetus
• spur

Antonyms for stimulus

• deterrent
• discouragement

Phrases with stimulus

• response to stimulus

  a reaction to a change in the environment

  Example

  The doctor tested the patient's response to stimulus by shining a light in their eyes.

• stimulus package

  a set of measures introduced by a government to stimulate a faltering economy

  Example

  The government announced a stimulus package to help businesses affected by the pandemic.

• sensory stimulus

  a physical sensation that triggers a response from the body

  Example

  The sound of the alarm clock was a sensory stimulus that woke her up.

Origins of stimulus

from Latin 'stimulus', meaning 'goad'

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Summary: stimulus in Brief

A 'stimulus' [ˈstɪmjʊləs] is something that causes growth or activity, or encourages a particular reaction. It can be an event or reward, such as tax cuts intended to provide a stimulus for economic growth, or applause as a stimulus for someone to continue singing. Phrases like 'response to stimulus' and 'stimulus package' are common, and 'sensory stimulus' refers to a physical sensation that triggers a response from the body.