stimulation

Definition

  • n. the act of arousing an organism to action
  • n. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
  • n. (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)

Word forms

Plural
stimulations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The teacher's praise provided the students with the stimulation they needed to improve their performance.

  2. n.

    The doctor explained that the stimulation of the nerves can help patients recover faster.