Stimulation: meaning, definitions and examples

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stimulation

 

[ หŒstษชm.jษ™หˆleษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

The act or process of stimulating, or the state of being stimulated. It can refer to physical, mental, or emotional stimulation that excites or arouses a person.

Synonyms

arousal, excitement, inspiration

Examples of usage

  • Music can provide mental stimulation and improve cognitive function.
  • Regular exercise is important for physical stimulation and overall health.
  • The new project at work has provided a welcome stimulation for the team members.
Context #2 | Noun

scientific research

The process of applying a stimulus to a system in order to produce a response or change. It is commonly used in experiments and studies to observe reactions.

Synonyms

activation, incitement, provocation

Examples of usage

  • The researchers used electrical stimulation to activate the neurons in the brain.
  • Visual stimulation was used to study the effects on the participants' cognitive abilities.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

The process of increasing activity or response in a system, especially in electronic devices. It can refer to boosting signals or enhancing performance.

Synonyms

amplification, boost, enhancement

Examples of usage

  • The new software update provides better stimulation of the device's capabilities.
  • Adjusting the settings on the monitor can improve visual stimulation for the user.

Translations

Translations of the word "stimulation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estimulaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคคเฅ‡เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stimulation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stimulasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธะผัƒะปัั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stymulacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆบๆฟ€ (ใ—ใ’ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stimulation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estimulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyarma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ทน (์ž๊ทน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญููŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stimulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stimulรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆบๆฟ€ (cรฌjฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stimulacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrvun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะฝั‚ะฐะปะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stimulasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estimulaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'stimulation' originates from the Latin word 'stimulatio', which means a goading or pricking. The concept of stimulation has been studied and applied in various fields like psychology, neuroscience, and technology. It plays a crucial role in understanding human behavior, cognitive functions, and system responses. The term has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of meanings and applications, reflecting the importance of stimuli in triggering reactions and changes.

See also: stimulant, stimulated, stimulating, stimulator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,668, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.