B2nounpsychologyscience
US/ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
the act of making something more active, or the interest and energy from new experiences
In context
Babies need regular stimulation to help their brains develop.
Many students leave because they feel they lack intellectual stimulation.
Electrical stimulation of the muscle can speed up recovery.
Words that go with stimulation
adjective + noun
- mental stimulationPuzzles provide mental stimulation for older adults.
- intellectual stimulationThe job offers little intellectual stimulation.
- sensory stimulationToys give babies sensory stimulation.
noun + preposition
- stimulation ofStimulation of the nerve causes the muscle to move.
- lack of stimulationBoredom often comes from a lack of stimulation.
verb + noun
- provide stimulationGood teachers provide stimulation as well as knowledge.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a lot of stimulationsCorrect: a lot of stimulation