stimulus

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: stim-u-lus (3)

English Definition

Something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something.

Example Sentence

The tax cuts provided a stimulus to economic growth.

US IPA /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/

UK IPA /ˈstɪm.jʊ.ləs/

incentive spur stimulant encouragement impetus

deterrent discouragement hindrance