understimulation
|un-der-stim-u-la-tion|
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/ˌʌndərˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌʌndəˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/
lack of stimulation
Etymology
'understimulation' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'insufficient' and the word 'stimulation' from Latin 'stimulare' meaning 'to goad or incite'.
'stimulation' evolved from the Latin word 'stimulatio', which was adapted into Middle English as 'stimulate', eventually forming the modern English word 'stimulation'.
Initially, 'stimulation' meant 'to incite or provoke', but over time it evolved to mean 'to encourage activity or interest'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition where there is insufficient stimulation or activity, leading to boredom or lack of engagement.
The lack of challenging tasks at work led to understimulation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45