stimulation

• Substantivo que designa a ação de estimular, ou seja, excitar um organismo à atividade, ou qualquer informação ou evento que incite à ação. Em fisiologia, é a aplicação de um estímulo sobre nervos ou órgãos; também pode se referir a carícias sexuais mútuas antes do ato sexual.

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.

   Estimulação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosactivationarousalencouragementexcitationincitementmotivationpromptingprovocationrousingspurring

   Antônimoscalmingdeterrencediscouragementinhibitionsuppression

2. Motivating information or eventB2formal

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

   Estímulo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboostgoadimpetusincentiveincitementmotivationprovocationspurstimulus

   Antônimosdeterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

3. Physiological effectC1formalmedical

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

   Estimulação

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

   Sinônimosactivationarousalexcitation

   Antônimosdepressioninhibitionquiescencesedationsuppression

4. Sexual arousalC1formalmedical

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

   Estimulação sexual

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscaressingfondlingforeplaypetting