stimulability

stim·u·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stim-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stim-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of stimulability word

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

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Origin of stimulability

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Stimulability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stimulability popularity

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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