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   stimulant

   /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

   noun

   • 1. a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body: "it is a stimulant that has a direct effect on the nervous system" Similar tonicrestorativereviverenergizerrefresherantidepressantinformal:pep pillupperpick-me-upbracertechnical:excitantanalepticOpposite sedativedowner
   • ▪ something that increases activity, interest, or enthusiasm in a specified field: "population growth is a major stimulant to industrial development" Similar stimulusincentiveencouragementimpetusinducementfillipboostspurpromptprodjogprovocationgoadincitementinformal:shot in the armkick up the backsideOpposite deterrent

   adjective

   • 1. raising levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body: "caffeine has stimulant effects on the heart"

   Word Origin early 18th century: from Latin stimulant- ‘urging, goading’, from the verb stimulare.

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