Excitant: meaning, definitions and examples

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excitant

 

[ ษชkหˆsaษชtษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A substance that excites or stimulates an organ, tissue, or part of the body.

Synonyms

activator, stimulant, trigger

Examples of usage

  • Scientists are researching the effects of different excitants on the central nervous system.
  • The excitant caused an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
Context #2 | Noun

literary

Something that arouses interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Synonyms

inspiration, motivator, stimulus

Examples of usage

  • The novel was an excitant for her passion for reading.
  • His speech served as an excitant for social change.
Context #3 | Noun

obsolete

A person or thing that stimulates or provokes action or reaction.

Synonyms

incentive, inciter, instigator

Examples of usage

  • In the past, poets were considered excitants of the imagination.

Word origin

The word 'excitant' originated from the Latin word 'excitare', which means 'to rouse, provoke'. It was first used in English around the 17th century. Over time, 'excitant' has been used in various contexts, including medical, literary, and obsolete descriptions. The term is commonly associated with substances that have stimulating effects on the body or things that arouse interest or enthusiasm.

See also: excitable, excite, excited, excitedly, excitement, exciting, excitingly, unexciting.