stimulation

CEFRB2

/stɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something that encourages activity, growth, or interest.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating.

Examples

  • All I need is some stimulation, you see.

  • Just as the body needs exercise, so the mind needs stimulation to stay healthy.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /stɪm.jʉːˈlæɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any action or condition that creates a response; sensory input.

  2. A pushing or goading toward action.

More examples

In context

  • I need some mental stimulation.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Newborn babies require constant sensory blank for their brains to develop properly.

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Origin

noun

From Latin stimulātiō. Morphologically stimulate + -ion.