Words Like STIMULUS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to STIMULUS.

12 Alternative Words Similar to stimulus

1 Stimulation Noun      Synonym Words Like Stimulation
2 Stimulant Noun      Synonym Words Like Stimulant
3 Input Noun      Synonym Words Like Input
4 Information Noun      Synonym Words Like Information
5 Evocation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Evocation
6 Kick Noun      Hyponym Words Like Kick
7 Induction Noun      Hyponym Words Like Induction
8 Turnoff Noun      Hyponym
9 Cue Noun      Hyponym Words Like Cue
10 Elicitation Noun      Hyponym Words Like Elicitation
11 Reinforcer Noun      Hyponym Words Like Reinforcer
12 Reinforcement Noun      Hyponym Words Like Reinforcement

1 examples of stimulus

1 the hope of gain is a powerful stimulus to labor and action

10 definitions of stimulus

1 A goad; hence, something that rouses the mind or spirits; an incentive.
2 That which excites or produces a temporary increase of vital action, either in the whole organism or in any of its parts; especially (Physiol.), any substance or agent capable of evoking the activity of a nerve or irritable muscle, or capable of producing an impression upon a sensory organ or more particularly upon its specific end organ.
3 any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
4 Something causing or regarded as causing a response.
5 An agent, action, or condition that elicits or accelerates a physiological or psychological activity or response.
6 Something that incites or rouses to action; an incentive: "Works which were in themselves poor have often proved a stimulus to the imagination” ( W.H. Auden).
7 Literally, a goad.
8 In botany, a sting: as, the nettle is furnished with stimuli.
9 The point at the end of a crozier, pastoral staff, precentor's staff, or the like.
10 Something that excites or rouses the mind or spirits; something that incites to action or exertion; an incitement or incentive.
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