Excitation

Pronunciation: /ˌɛksɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of excitation

noun something that excites or stimulates

Example Sentences

A1 Excitation is a feeling of happiness and enthusiasm.

A2 The excitation of the crowd grew as the concert began.

B1 The excitation of the students was palpable as they prepared for the school play.

B2 The excitation caused by the new product launch led to a surge in sales.

C1 The excitation of the audience was evident as the speaker took the stage.

C2 The excitation in the room was electric as the team won the championship.

Examples of excitation in a Sentence

formal The excitation of the electrons in the atom leads to the emission of light.

informal The excitation of the crowd at the concert was palpable.

slang The excitation of the party was off the charts.

figurative Her excitation about the upcoming trip was contagious.

Grammatical Forms of excitation

• past tense: excited
• plural: excitations
• comparative: more excited
• superlative: most excited
• present tense: excites
• future tense: will excite
• perfect tense: has excited
• continuous tense: is exciting
• singular: excitation
• positive degree: excited
• infinitive: to excite
• gerund: exciting
• participle: exciting

Origin and Evolution of excitation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'excitation' originated from the Latin word 'excitare', which means to rouse or stir up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'excitation' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to stimulation and arousal, both in a physical and emotional sense.