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stimulable

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 stimulable word

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

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Origin of stimulable

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 Stimulable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stimulable 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.

stimulable usage trend in Literature

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