Meaning of stimulus in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈstɪmjələs/

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1. Noun

   stimulus

   Etymology

   late 17th century: from Latin, ‘goad, spur, incentive’

   Definitions

   1. any stimulating information or event

   Examples

   • « acts to arouse action »