stimuli

Meaning

Things that create reactions or provide motivation.

Things or events that evoke a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example Sentences

Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.

Visual stimuli enhance learning efficiency.

Bright lights and loud noises are strong stimuli for the brain.

Synonyms

triggers, incentives, impulses, inducements, catalysts, trigger, incentive, motivation

Entry 1

triggers, incentives, impulses

Entry 2

triggers, inducements, catalysts

Entry 3

trigger, incentive, motivation

Antonyms

suppressors, inhibitors, deterrents, suppression, insensitivity, stagnation, inactivity, numbness

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suppressors, inhibitors, deterrents

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suppression, insensitivity, stagnation

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suppression, inactivity, numbness