stimulus
nounHow many syllables in stimulus?
There are 3 syllables in the word stimulus.Divide stimulus into syllables:
stim · u · lus
How to pronounce stimulus:
Definition of stimulus:
- stimulus (noun):
- something that acts as an incentive to (someone)
- something that rouses or incites to activity such as
- any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action.
Synonyms for stimulus:
boost
catalyst
clarion call
conditioned stimulus
cue
discriminative stimulus
elicitation
encouragement
evocation
fillip
fuel
geeing-up
goad
impetus
impulse
incentive
incitement
inducement
induction
information
input
instigation
kick
momentum
motivation
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Antonyms for stimulus:
block
blow
check
counterincentive
curb
depressant
deterrent
discouragement
disgust
disincentive
dislike
diversion
hate
hatred
hindrance
indifference
inertia
knock
neglect
prevention
pull
repulsion
restraint
thoughtlessness
tranquilizer
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