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- [stim-yuh-ley-tiv]
- /ˈstɪm yəˌleɪ tɪv/
- /ˈstɪ.mjə.ˌle.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stim-yuh-ley-tiv]
- /ˈstɪm yəˌleɪ tɪv/
Definitions of stimulative word
- adjective stimulative serving to stimulate. 1
- noun stimulative a stimulating agency. 1
- adjective stimulative If a government policy has a stimulative effect on the economy, it encourages the economy to grow. 0
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Origin of stimulative
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; stimulate + -ive
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Parts of speech for Stimulative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stimulative popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
stimulative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stimulative
adj stimulative
- bracing — If you describe something, especially a place, climate, or activity as bracing, you mean that it makes you feel fresh and full of energy.
- inspirational — imparting inspiration.
- mind-bending — mind-blowing.
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
adjective stimulative
- animative — Tending to animate; causing animation.
- arousing — causing sexual excitement
- elevating — Present participle of elevate.
- exalting — Present participle of exalt.
- exhilarant — Exciting joy, mirth, or pleasure.
Antonyms for stimulative
adjective stimulative
- agitating — Present participle of agitate.
See also
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