stimulation
Translation
stimulation, encouragement, arousal
Examples
Children need intellectual stimulation.
Children need intellectual stimulation.
The economy needs some stimulation.
The economy needs some stimulation.
Grammar Patterns
((stimulation of sth.)) the action of stimulating something. The book provides intellectual stimulation for readers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: encouragement, arousal, incitement; Antonyms: suppression
Etymology
From Latin 'stimulatio' (an urging on). The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form for the 'action' or 'process' of the verb 'to stimulate'.