Stimulation

/ˌstɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of raising levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body or any biological system.

The study focused on the stimulation of brain activity through various sensory experiences.

Encouragement of something to grow or develop.

The government provided financial stimulation to boost the economy during the recession.

The provocation of a response or activity, especially in a psychological or educational context.

Emotional stimulation in young children is crucial for their social development.

From Latin 'stimulatio', from 'stimulare' meaning 'to stimulate'.

brain stimulation

Activities or exercises aimed at enhancing cognitive function.

physical stimulation

Engagement of bodily senses to elicit responses.

sensory stimulation

Activation of one or more of the senses.

stimulus

Anything that can evoke a response from an organism.

excitation

The action of exciting; especially in a physical or emotional sense.

arousal

The state of being awoken or stimulated to action.

Getting pumped up or excited.

The concert was such a stimulation that everyone was dancing.

A boost of energy or motivation.

Her speech gave me a real stimulation to go after my goals.