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
((a stimulus for sth.)) something that causes activity or growth. The new law was a stimulus for investment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incentive, impetus, motivation; Antonyms: deterrent
Etymology
Directly from Latin 'stimulus', meaning 'a goad, a spur'.
Memory Tips
Refers to the 'thing' that causes a reaction. Remember the irregular plural: stimuli.