stimulus
/ˈstɪmjələs/
noun
- Something that causes a reaction or response, especially in a living organism.
- In the experiment, the sound was the stimulus that made the dog salivate.
- The smell of food is a powerful stimulus that can make you feel hungry.
- Bright light is a strong stimulus for the human eye.
- Something that encourages activity, growth, or development.
- The government provided a financial stimulus to help small businesses recover.
- A challenging problem can be a great stimulus for creative thinking.
- Lower interest rates act as a stimulus for people to borrow money and spend.
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