Stimulus Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

stimulus

/ˈstɪmjələs/

noun

plural

stimuli

/ˈstɪmjəˌlaɪ/

stimulus

/ˈstɪmjələs/

noun

plural

stimuli

/ˈstɪmjəˌlaɪ/

Britannica Dictionary definition of STIMULUS

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1

:

something that causes something else to happen, develop, or become more active

• The pay raise was a stimulus for production.
• an economic stimulus plan

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2

:

something that causes a change or a reaction

• Heat and light are physical stimuli.
• The dog responded to the stimulus of the ringing bell.

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