stimuli
|stim-u-li|
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/ˈstɪmjəˌlaɪ/
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/ˈstɪmjʊˌlaɪ/
(stimulus)
incitement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stimulus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stimulus', where 'stimulus' meant 'goad or spur'.
Historical Evolution
'stimulus' changed from the Latin word 'stimulus' and eventually became the modern English word 'stimulus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a goad or spur', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'something that incites to action or exertion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'stimulus'.
The stimuli in the experiment were varied to test different responses.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 10:48