stimulus

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Synonyms: tumulus, stimuli, titulus, stilus, limulus, mimulus, stipules, simuls, stipulas, siculus

Antonyms: tumulus, stimuli, titulus, stilus, limulus, mimulus, stipules, simuls, stipulas, siculus

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Noun

1. An external [[phenomenon]] that has an [[influence]] on a [[system]], by [[triggering]] or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.
2. {{lb|en|physiology|psychology|medicine}} Something [[external]] that [[elicit]]s or [[influence]]s a [[physiological]] or [[psychological]] activity or [[response]], or that [[affect]]s any of the [[sensory]] [[apparatus]]es.
3. {{lb|en|botany|entomology}} A [[sting]]ing part on the body of a plant or insect.

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