stimulant

• Bezeichnung für eine Substanz, die die physiologische oder nervliche Aktivität im Körper steigert und häufig zur Förderung von Wachheit oder Energie verwendet wird; auch als Adjektiv für anregende oder belebende Wirkungen.

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to increase alertness or energy.

1. That stimulatesB2formal

   Having the effect of increasing activity or energy in the body or mind.

   Anregend

   • The stimulant effect of caffeine helps many people stay awake.
   • Certain drugs have a stimulant property that boosts alertness.
   • The doctor warned about the stimulant nature of some medications.

   Synonymeenergizingexcitantinvigoratingstimulatingstimulative

   Antonymedepressantsedativetranquilizer

• Substantiv, das eine Substanz oder ein Ereignis bezeichnet, das vorübergehend die physiologische oder nervliche Aktivität steigert; oft verwendet, um Wachheit, Energie oder Aktivität zu erhöhen.

A noun referring to a substance or event that temporarily increases physiological or nervous system activity, often used to boost alertness, energy, or action.

1. Arousing actionB2formal

   Any event or piece of information that encourages or provokes activity or response.

   Stimulus

   • The news of the promotion was a great stimulant for her career.
   • The coach's speech acted as a stimulant for the team's performance.
   • Economic growth can be a stimulant for new business ventures.

   Synonymeencouragementimpetusincentiveincitementmotivationprovocationspurstimulus

   Antonymedepressantsedativesoothingtranquilizer

2. Drug that quickens vital processesB2formalmedical

   A substance, often a drug, that temporarily increases physiological or nervous system activity.

   Stimulans

   • Caffeine is a common stimulant found in coffee and tea.
   • Doctors sometimes prescribe stimulants for certain medical conditions.
   • Excessive use of stimulants can lead to health problems.

   Synonymeanalepticbracerexcitantpick-me-uptonicupper

   Antonymedepressantsedativetranquilizer