stimulation
Pronunciation: [ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən]
Context: “biology”
(noun) a process that makes something more active or excited. It's like when you tickle someone and it makes them laugh; you are stimulating them to react.
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The stimulation from the bright colors in the room made the children feel happy and energetic.
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Without any stimulation, the plants in the dark corner of the room stopped growing.
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What kind of stimulation helps you focus better when studying?
Context: “psychology”
(noun) something that makes your mind think or feel differently. When you hear a fun story or watch a great movie, it stimulates your imagination.
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Reading books can provide a lot of mental stimulation and help you learn new things.
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Too much noise can reduce your mental stimulation and make it hard to concentrate.
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Can you think of a movie that provided you with a lot of stimulation?
Context: “education”
(noun) encouragement or ideas that help you learn better. It’s like when a teacher uses games to stimulate interest in a subject.
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The teacher used fun activities as a form of stimulation to keep the students engaged in learning.
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Without stimulation from the lessons, the students quickly lost interest in the topic.
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What kinds of stimulation do you find most helpful in school?