stimulus

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

something that encourages activity or development; incentive

Something that causes a reaction, activity, or growth.

Example Sentences

Plants respond to external stimulus.

The government provided economic stimulus to boost the economy.

The bonus acted as a stimulus for better performance.

Example Expressions

economic stimulus

Synonyms

trigger, impulse, prompt, catalyst, motivator, incentive, motivation, encouragement, spur

Entry 1

trigger, impulse, prompt, catalyst, motivator, incentive

Entry 2

incentive, motivation, encouragement

Entry 3

incentive, spur, motivation, encouragement, trigger

Antonyms

hindrance, suppression, deterrent, inhibitor, obstacle, barrier, discouragement

Entry 1

hindrance, suppression, deterrent, inhibitor, obstacle, barrier

Entry 2

deterrent, discouragement

Entry 3

deterrent, hindrance

Collocations

economic stimulus, stimulus package, external stimulus, strong stimulus, direct stimulus

Entry 2

economic stimulus, stimulus package, external stimulus

Entry 3

economic stimulus, strong stimulus, external stimulus, direct stimulus