stimulation

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen Organismus zu Aktivität anzuregen, oder jede Information bzw. jedes Ereignis, das zu einer Handlung anregt. In der Physiologie die Einwirkung eines Reizes auf Nerven oder Organe; auch die gegenseitigen sexuellen Zärtlichkeiten vor dem Geschlechtsverkehr.

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.

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1. Arousal to actionB2formal

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

   Stimulation

   • 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.

   Synonymeactivationarousalencouragementexcitationincitementmotivationpromptingprovocationrousingspurring

   Antonymecalmingdeterrencediscouragementinhibitionsuppression

2. Motivating information or eventB2formal

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

   Stimulus

   • 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.

   Synonymeboostgoadimpetusincentiveincitementmotivationprovocationspurstimulus

   Antonymedeterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

3. Physiological effectC1formalmedical

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

   Stimulation

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

   Synonymeactivationarousalexcitation

   Antonymedepressioninhibitionquiescencesedationsuppression

4. Sexual arousalC1formalmedical

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

   Sexuelle Stimulation

   • 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.

   Synonymecaressingfondlingforeplaypetting