noun
excitation
Excitation (noun) means the act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
noun
1
The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
2
The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
3
The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation.
4
A transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule to an excited state by the absorption of a quantum of energy; the opposite of relaxation.
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Etymology
From Middle English excitacion, excitacioun, from Old French excitation, from Latin excitātiō. Morphologically excite + -ation.
Rhymes for excitation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of excitation?
"excitation" (noun) means the act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
What are the different meanings of excitation?
"excitation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening; 2. The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced; 3. The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation.