Stimulant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stimulant is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.
More Meanings
- Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
- (pharmacology) Acting as a stimulant.
Example Sentences
Milk of chameleon was recommended as an erotic stimulant by Avicenna.
I was never to feel anything comparable under the influence of orthodox religious stimulants.
[T]ouching the much vexed question of stimulants he relished a glass of choice old wine in season as both nourishing and bloodmaking and possessing aperient virtues (notably a good burgundy which he was a staunch believer in) […]
Word Forms
- stimulants
Synonyms for stimulant
Depending on context, synonyms include psychostimulant, excitant, stimulating, stimulus, stimulation, input.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stimulative, stimulating, stimulation, stimulus, input, anti-depressant.
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