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stimulus

/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/

Meanings
noun
Any external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon.

Examples :

"an economic stimulus"
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Related Words

Illustration concentrate

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

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apparatuses noun

/ˌæpəˈreɪtəsɪz/

The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

"The school's science lab contained various apparatuses, including beakers, burners, and microscopes, all essential for conducting experiments. "

Illustration effectively

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

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phenomenon noun

/fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/

A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

"The sudden increase in student absences is a noticeable phenomenon. "

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encouraging verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration physiological

physiological adjective

/ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of, or relating to physiology.

"The athlete's physiological responses to the intense workout were carefully monitored by the coach. "

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psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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modifying verb

/ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪɪŋ/

To change part of.

"I am modifying the recipe by adding more salt. "

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distracted verb

/dɪˈstræktɪd/ /diˈstræktɪd/

To divert the attention of.

"The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored."

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influences noun

/ˈɪn.fl(j)u.ən.sɪz/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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triggering verb

/ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/ /ˈtrɪɡərɪn/

To fire a weapon.

"The soldier was careful when triggering the grenade launcher. "