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- [stim-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈstɪm yə lənt/
- /ˈstɪm.jʊ.lənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stim-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈstɪm yə lənt/
Definitions of stimulant word
- noun stimulant Physiology, Medicine/Medical. something that temporarily quickens some vital process or the functional activity of some organ or part: Adrenalin is a stimulant for the heart. Compare depressant (def 4). 1
- noun stimulant any food or beverage that stimulates, especially coffee, tea, or, in its initial effect, alcoholic liquor. 1
- noun stimulant a stimulus or incentive. 1
- adjective stimulant Physiology, Medicine/Medical. temporarily quickening some vital process or functional activity. 1
- abbreviation STIMULANT stimulating. 1
- noun stimulant substance that stimulates 1
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Origin of stimulant
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30, stimulant is from the Latin word stimulant- (stem of stimulāns, present participle of stimulāre to goad). See stimulus, -ant
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Parts of speech for Stimulant
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stimulant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
stimulant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stimulant
noun stimulant
- activation — to make active; cause to function or act.
- actuation — to incite or move to action; impel; motivate: actuated by selfish motives.
- actuations — to incite or move to action; impel; motivate: actuated by selfish motives.
- adjuvant — aiding or assisting
- amphetamine — Amphetamine is a drug which increases people's energy, makes them excited, and reduces their desire for food.
adj stimulant
- inspirational — imparting inspiration.
adjective stimulant
- intoxicant — an intoxicating agent, as alcoholic liquor or certain drugs.
Antonyms for stimulant
noun stimulant
- anesthetic — relating to, with, or characterized by anesthesia
- general anesthetic — (medicine) An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation to the whole body.
- hypnoses — the ancient Greek god of sleep.
- hypnosis — an artificially induced trance state resembling sleep, characterized by heightened susceptibility to suggestion.
- inhalant — a medicine, allergen, or other substance that is inhaled.
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