stimulus

• Substantivo que designa algo que provoca uma reação ou resposta, especialmente em contextos biológicos ou psicológicos; também pode indicar um incentivo ou impulso para a ação.

A noun referring to something that causes a reaction or response, especially in a biological or psychological context.

plural irregular

1. Biological or physiological triggerB2formalscientific

   Something that causes a response or reaction in an organism or system.

   Estímulo

   • Light is a primary stimulus for plant growth.
   • The loud noise acted as a stimulus for the dog to bark.
   • Scientists studied how the stimulus affected the nerve cells.

   Sinônimoscueexcitantirritantsignalstimulanttrigger

2. Economic incentiveB2formal

   Something that encourages or promotes activity, growth, or development, especially in an economy.

   Estímulo econômico

   • The government introduced a tax cut as a stimulus for small businesses.
   • The stimulus package helped revive the struggling economy.
   • Low interest rates can act as a stimulus for consumer spending.

   Sinônimosboostcatalystencouragementfillipimpetusincentiveinducementspur

   Antônimosdeterrent