stimulus
Translation
stimulus, incentive, impetus
Examples
Light is a stimulus for plant growth.
Light is a stimulus for plant growth.
The tax cut was a stimulus for the economy.
The tax cut was a stimulus for the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((as a stimulus)) ((for/to sth.)) something that causes activity, development, or interest The pay offer was a stimulus for the strike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incentive, impetus, spur, encouragement
Etymology
From Latin 'stimulus' meaning 'goad, spur'.
Memory Tips
A 'stimulus' is a single thing that causes a reaction. Remember the irregular plural 'stimuli'.