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stimulus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • goad noun A long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.
  • stimulus noun Something that triggers a reaction or response.

Senses

stimulus is used for these senses in English:

  • goad A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
  • stimulus An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.

goad — full definition

  1. noun A long pointed stick used to prod animals into moving.
  2. verb To provoke or push someone into doing something, often by teasing or taunting.

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