stimulus

Meanings

Plural: stimuli, stimuluses

Noun

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.
Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response, or that affects any of the sensory apparatuses.
A stinging part on the body of a plant or insect.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin stimulus (“goad, prick”).

Synonyms

impetus, impulse, influence, input, spur, stimulant, stimulation

Scrabble Score: 10

stimulus is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stimulus is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stimulus is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

stimulus is a valid Words With Friends word