stimulus

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(stim-u-lus) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 something that causes or increases action or feeling or thought; 2 something that causes a physical response in a body part.

Example Sentence

The dog responded to the stimulus of the ringing doorbell.

Synonyms

stimulation; incentive; inducement; provocation

Antonyms

discouragement; hindrance

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Rhymes

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