stimulation
UK: ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən | US: ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən
n. the act or process of stimulating; increased activity or response
n. something that arouses interest or excitement
n. (biology) the excitation of functional activity in an organism or part
stimulation = stimul<goad or prick> + ation<noun suffix>
- stimul: From Latin stimulus (goad, spur, incentive), originally referring to a pointed stick used to prod animals.
- ation: A suffix forming nouns denoting an action or process (e.g., "creation," "observation").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin stimulus, a tool for prodding livestock, metaphorically extended to mean "incitement" or "provocation." Over time, stimul- merged with the suffix -ation (via Old French -acion) to form "stimulation," reflecting the idea of prompting action or excitement. The biological sense emerged later, describing the triggering of physiological responses.
The new policy provided economic stimulation to small businesses.
Sensory stimulation is crucial for a child's development.
The debate sparked intellectual stimulation among the audience.
Caffeine acts as a stimulation to the nervous system.
The artist found creative stimulation in nature.