stimulation

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A noun referring to the act of arousing an organism to action, or any information or event that acts to arouse action. In physiology, it denotes the effect of a stimulus on nerves or organs. It can also refer to mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse.

غير معدود

1. Arousal to actionB2formal

   The act of encouraging or rousing an organism to become active or responsive.

   تحفيز

   • The new project provided the stimulation the team needed to innovate.
   • Mental stimulation is crucial for a child's development.
   • The lecture offered intellectual stimulation to the audience.

   المرادفاتactivationarousalencouragementexcitationincitementmotivationpromptingprovocationrousingspurring

   الأضدادcalmingdeterrencediscouragementinhibitionsuppression

2. Motivating information or eventB2formal

   Any piece of information or event that acts to arouse action or interest.

   حافز

   • The news served as a stimulation for public debate.
   • Financial incentives are a common stimulation for employee performance.
   • The competition provided the necessary stimulation for creativity.

   المرادفاتboostgoadimpetusincentiveincitementmotivationprovocationspurstimulus

   الأضدادdeterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

3. Physiological effectC1formalmedical

   The effect of a stimulus on nerves, organs, or other biological systems.

   تنبيه

   • The doctor measured the nerve stimulation response.
   • Electrical stimulation can help repair damaged muscles.
   • Sensory stimulation is important for brain function.

   المرادفاتactivationarousalexcitation

   الأضدادdepressioninhibitionquiescencesedationsuppression

4. Sexual arousalC1formalmedical

   Mutual physical touching or activity intended to increase sexual excitement before intercourse.

   الإثارة الجنسية

   • The couple engaged in mutual stimulation before intimacy.
   • Stimulation is an important part of a healthy sexual relationship.
   • The book discusses various forms of sexual stimulation.

   المرادفاتcaressingfondlingforeplaypetting