Added 9 October 2026
stimulus
/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ noun
In Latin: stimulus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about stimulus at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin stimulus (“goad, prick”).
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