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🚀stimulus

noun
/ˈstɪmjʊləs/
stimuli sting
stimulus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning stimulus synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison stimulus collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

Something that causes a reaction, activity, or growth.
something that encourages activity or development; incentive
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example Sentences

The bonus acted as a stimulus for better performance.

The government provided economic stimulus to boost the economy.

Plants respond to external stimulus.

Example Expressions

economic stimulus

Synonyms

incentive, spur, motivation, encouragement, trigger, impulse, prompt, catalyst, motivator
Entry 1
incentive, spur, motivation, encouragement, trigger
Entry 2
incentive, motivation, encouragement
Entry 3
trigger, impulse, prompt, catalyst, motivator, incentive

Antonyms

deterrent, hindrance, discouragement, suppression, inhibitor, obstacle, barrier
Entry 1
deterrent, hindrance
Entry 2
deterrent, discouragement
Entry 3
hindrance, suppression, deterrent, inhibitor, obstacle, barrier

Collocations

economic stimulus, strong stimulus, external stimulus, direct stimulus, stimulus package
Entry 1
economic stimulus, strong stimulus, external stimulus, direct stimulus
Entry 2
economic stimulus, stimulus package, external stimulus

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