noun
stimulation
stihm-yuu-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of encouraging activity or response, or the state of being encouraged.
"The therapy relies on gentle stimulation of the nerves."
"Children need mental stimulation to develop well."
How to Use Stimulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of triggering activity, whether physical, mental, or sensory.
Common pairings
mental stimulation
sensory stimulation
Word Forms
stimulations plural
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Etymology
From Latin stimulatio, built on the verb "stimulate".