stimulant
STIHM-yuu-luhnt
Stimulant (noun) means a substance that increases activity in the body or nervous system. Example: “Caffeine is a mild stimulant found in coffee and tea.”
noun
1
A substance that increases activity in the body or nervous system.
"Caffeine is a mild stimulant found in coffee and tea."
2
Something that encourages activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
"Competition can be a powerful stimulant for innovation."
"I was never to feel anything comparable under the influence of orthodox religious stimulants."
— Dervla Murphy, Wheels Within Wheels (1979)
How to use stimulant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything, chemical or otherwise, that speeds up activity or sparks interest.
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Don't confuse "stimulant" (a substance that energizes) with "stimulus" (something that triggers a response).
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What does “stimulant” mean?
The word “stimulant” means a substance that increases activity in the body or nervous system. In plain terms, anything, chemical or otherwise, that speeds up activity or sparks interest.
How do you pronounce “stimulant”?
“Stimulant” is pronounced STIHM-yuu-luhnt (/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “stimulant” in a sentence?
Here is “stimulant” used in a sentence: “Caffeine is a mild stimulant found in coffee and tea.”
What is another word for “stimulant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stimulant” include psychostimulant and excitant.
What part of speech is “stimulant”?
“Stimulant” is a noun.
How many meanings does “stimulant” have?
“Stimulant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a substance that increases activity in the body or nervous system.
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