Pronunciation: /ˈstɪmjələs/
noun something that incites to action or exertion or quickens action, feeling, thought, etc.
A1 I felt a sudden stimulus to start exercising after seeing my friend's progress.
A2 The teacher used colorful flashcards as a stimulus to help the students learn new vocabulary.
B1 The government implemented a new economic stimulus package to boost the country's economy.
B2 The artist found inspiration in nature, using it as a stimulus for her latest series of paintings.
C1 The scientific study aimed to analyze the brain's response to different types of visual stimuli.
C2 The professor's thought-provoking lecture served as a powerful stimulus for the students to delve deeper into the subject matter.
formal The research study aimed to measure the response to auditory stimulus in infants.
informal When I hear my favorite song, it's like a stimulus for me to start dancing.
slang The loud music was such a stimulus for the party last night.
figurative The challenging obstacle course served as a stimulus for the team to work together and overcome it.
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