noun🔗ShareAny external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon."an economic stimulus"physiologymedicinebiologysensationsystemphenomenamindsciencebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response."The loud music from the party next door served as a stimulus, making it difficult for Sarah to concentrate on her homework. "physiologymindsensationbodybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything effectively impinging upon any of the sensory apparatuses of a living organism, including physical phenomena both internal and external to the body."The loud music from the street was a stimulus that distracted the student during their study session. "physiologysensationbiologyorganismphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything that induces a person to take action."The teacher's encouraging words were a stimulus for the student to finish the project. "physiologymindmedicinebiologysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
