stimulation
noun
Simple meaning
Any action or condition that creates a response.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
stɪmjəˈleɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating.
biology
Any action or condition that creates a response; sensory input. [from 18th c.]
A pushing or goading toward action. [from 16th c.]
Word Aura™
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This meaning: An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating.
Used this way, stimulation is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use stimulation
- “Babies need lots of sensory stimulation for healthy development.”
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Synonyms
Sense: activity causing excitement or pleasure
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