Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something that provokes a response or increases activity
Stimulus
/ˈstɪmjələs/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
Often, thoughts are triggered due to external stimuli.
A good book can serve as a stimulus for creativity.
The aroma of the bakery acted as a pleasant stimulus.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin stimulus meaning goad, prick, which refers to a pointed stick used to urge on animals; first used in English around the 17th century.
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