self-stimulation

self-stim·u·late

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Definitions of self-stimulation word

verb with object self-stimulation to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics. 1
verb with object self-stimulation Physiology, Medicine/Medical. to excite (a nerve, gland, etc.) to its functional activity. 1
verb with object self-stimulation to invigorate (a person) by a food or beverage containing a stimulant, as coffee, tea, or alcoholic liquor. 1
verb without object self-stimulation to act as a stimulus or stimulant. 1

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50, stimulate is from the Latin word stimulātus (past participle of stimulāre to goad). See stimulus, -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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