prikkel — meaning in English

English meaning

• impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
• incentive noun Something that motivates or encourages a particular action.
• prickle noun A sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.
• stimulus noun Something that triggers a reaction or response.

Senses

prikkel is used for these senses in English:

• impetus An activity in response to a stimulus.
• incentive Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
• prickle A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.

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