stimulus

noun
UK: /ˈstɪm.jʊ.ləs/
US: /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/

  1. Something that causes a reaction or activity.

    1. The loud noise was a stimulus for the dog to bark.
    2. Government tax cuts can act as a stimulus to boost the economy and create jobs.

  2. Something that encourages someone to start doing something new or energetic.

    1. The class was a stimulus for new ideas.
    2. Receiving praise from his manager acted as a stimulus, motivating him to improve further.

Synonyms

encouragement impetus boost motivation incentive
stimulus adjective

  1. Acting as an incentive or encouragement.

    1. The stimulus package helped many people.
    2. The new stimulus program aims to revitalize the local economy and support small businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stimulus" in English means: Something that causes a reaction or activity., Something that encourages someone to start doing something new or energetic..

The phonetic transcription of "stimulus" is /ˈstɪm.jʊ.ləs/ in British English and /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stimulus": encouragement, impetus, boost, motivation, incentive.

Example usage of "stimulus": "The loud noise was a stimulus for the dog to bark.". More examples on the page.