stimulation
gb/stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 6700
szellemi ösztönzés, inger, mentális stimuláció, ingerlés, stimuláció, neurostimuláció, idegingerlés, gazdaságélénkítés, gazdasági ösztönzés, élénkítés
NOME
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] needs [type of] stimulation
The job offers plenty of intellectual stimulation but very little free time.
A munka sok szellemi ösztönzést nyújt, de nagyon kevés szabadidőt hagy.
Children need a lot of social stimulation to develop good communication skills.
A gyerekeknek sok társas ingerre van szükségük a jó kommunikációs készségek kialakulásához.
She changed careers because she felt a complete lack of mental stimulation in her old position.
Travel can be a great source of cultural stimulation and new ideas.
The game is designed to provide cognitive stimulation for older adults.
Exemplos para aprendentes
My new class gives me a lot of mental stimulation.
Az új órám sok szellemi ösztönzést jelent számomra.
He feels bored and wants more stimulation in his life.
Unatkozik, és több ingerre vágyik az életében.
Talking with friends is good social stimulation for her.
The teacher uses games for extra stimulation in the lesson.
Reading books gives me the stimulation I need.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "stimulation" with "simulation". "Stimulation" is about making the mind or feelings more active, while "simulation" is an imitation of something (for example, a flight simulation). Also, learners may overuse "stimulation" where simpler words like "fun" or "interest" are more natural in casual conversation.
Significado
encouraging mental or emotional activity
Colocações
mental stimulation
|intellectual stimulation
|emotional stimulation
|lack of stimulation
|provide stimulation
|need stimulation
Sinónimos
encouragement (Focuses more on support and praise, not always about making the mind more active.)
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motivation (Emphasizes the drive to act, while stimulation focuses on excitement or interest itself.)
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inspiration (Often suggests a sudden or creative feeling, while stimulation can be gradual or general.)
Antónimos
boredom (Describes the inactive, uninterested state that stimulation is meant to prevent.)
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apathy (Lack of interest or feeling, opposite of being mentally or emotionally stimulated.)
Temas
emotions
|education
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Activity or experience that makes your mind or feelings more active and interested.
The process or effect of making someone's mind or emotions more active, interested, or engaged.
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
stimulation of [a body part or sense]
Bright colors provide strong visual stimulation for newborn babies.
Az élénk színek erős vizuális ingert jelentenek az újszülöttek számára.
The massage offers gentle stimulation of the muscles and skin.
A masszázs finoman ingerli az izmokat és a bőrt.
Loud music can be too much auditory stimulation for some people.
The doctor tested nerve function using electrical stimulation of the hand.
The product claims to increase sexual stimulation and pleasure.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The loud noise was too much stimulation for the baby.
A hangos zaj túl sok inger volt a babának.
Good lighting gives your eyes gentle visual stimulation.
A jó megvilágítás kíméletes vizuális ingert jelent a szemnek.
Soft music can be pleasant stimulation after a long day.
He is sensitive to strong sensory stimulation.
Touch is an important kind of stimulation for small children.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "stimulation" when they mean "stimulus" (a single thing that causes a reaction). "Stimulation" is the process or general effect, while a "stimulus" is one cause, such as a sound or a touch.
Significado
causing physical or sensory response
Colocações
sensory stimulation
|visual stimulation
|auditory stimulation
|sexual stimulation
|tactile stimulation
|stimulation of the nerves
Sinónimos
arousal (Often used for sexual or general bodily excitement; slightly more focused on the resulting state than on the act itself.)
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activation (More technical; stresses that something in the body starts working or responding.)
Antónimos
numbness (Describes a lack of physical feeling or response, the opposite of responding to stimulation.)
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desensitization (A reduced reaction to physical or sensory input after repeated stimulation.)
Temas
health
|body
|psychology
Definição
Action that makes a part of the body or the senses react more strongly.
The act or process of affecting a sense organ or body part so that it reacts, often creating pleasure, alertness, or pain.
NOME
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Padrão de uso:
[type of] stimulation of [organ or area]
Deep brain stimulation is used to treat some patients with severe Parkinson's disease.
A mélyagyi stimulációt egyes súlyos Parkinson-kórban szenvedő betegek kezelésére alkalmazzák.
The study compared the effects of electrical stimulation and drug treatment on muscle recovery.
A tanulmány az elektromos stimuláció és a gyógyszeres kezelés izmok regenerációjára gyakorolt hatásait hasonlította össze.
Spinal cord stimulation can reduce chronic pain in certain cases.
Researchers tested different patterns of nerve stimulation to restore movement in the arm.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The doctor suggested brain stimulation as a new treatment.
Az orvos az agyi stimulációt javasolta új kezelésként.
Electrical stimulation helped the patient move his hand again.
Az elektromos stimuláció segített a betegnek, hogy újra mozgatni tudja a kezét.
Some people with strong pain receive nerve stimulation therapy.
Scientists study how brain stimulation changes mood.
Stimulation of the spinal cord can help with back pain.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize this is a specialized medical meaning and might confuse it with general "mental stimulation". In medical texts, "stimulation" often refers to a specific procedure using devices or controlled methods, not just general excitement or interest.
Significado
medical activation of nerves or tissues
Colocações
brain stimulation
|electrical stimulation
|deep brain stimulation
|nerve stimulation
|spinal cord stimulation
|magnetic stimulation
Sinónimos
activation therapy (Less common, descriptive phrase sometimes used to explain stimulation in lay terms.)
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neuromodulation (More specific technical term, especially for long-term stimulation that changes nerve activity.)
Antónimos
suppression (Refers to reducing or stopping neural or tissue activity, the opposite of stimulating it.)
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inhibition (Technical term for decreasing the activity of nerves or brain regions.)
Temas
medicine
|science
|technology
|health
|body
Definição
A medical method that uses electricity, magnets, or chemicals to make nerves or brain cells more or less active.
A medical or scientific technique in which controlled electrical, magnetic, chemical, or other energy is applied to nerves or tissues to change their activity.
NOME
C1
FORMAL
4
Padrão de uso:
stimulation of [the economy / demand / growth]
The government announced a new package for the stimulation of economic growth.
A kormány új csomagot jelentett be a gazdasági növekedés élénkítésére.
Lower interest rates are often used as a tool for the stimulation of consumer spending.
Az alacsonyabb kamatokat gyakran a fogyasztói kiadások élénkítésének eszközeként használják.
Tax cuts were introduced as a form of fiscal stimulation.
Many economists argued that further stimulation of demand was necessary to avoid recession.
The central bank warned that too much monetary stimulation could lead to inflation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The country needs more economic stimulation after the crisis.
Az országnak a válság után további gazdaságélénkítésre van szüksége.
Lower taxes can help with the stimulation of business activity.
Az alacsonyabb adók segíthetik az üzleti tevékenység élénkítését.
The bank used low interest rates for stimulation of the market.
Strong government stimulation stopped the fall in jobs.
Stimulation of demand can create new work for many people.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "do a stimulation" instead of using phrases like "provide stimulation" or "stimulate the economy". In economic contexts, "stimulation" is usually an uncountable noun or appears in fixed phrases such as "stimulation of growth".
Significado
increasing economic or market activity
Colocações
economic stimulation
|fiscal stimulation
|stimulation of demand
|stimulation of growth
|government stimulation
|monetary stimulation
Sinónimos
stimulus (Often used in phrases like "economic stimulus" to refer to a specific package or policy, while "stimulation" is the broader process or effect.)
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boost (More informal and general; can refer to any increase, not only in the economy.)
Antónimos
austerity (Describes policies that cut spending, often reducing economic activity instead of stimulating it.)
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contraction (Refers to the economy becoming smaller, the opposite of stimulation of growth.)
Temas
business
|economics
|politics
|finance
Definição
Actions, usually by a government or bank, that try to make people and companies spend and invest more money.
Measures or conditions that are intended to increase economic growth, spending, or market activity.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
stimulation
IPA
GB/stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
stim - u - la - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: stimulation
- Plural: stimulation, stimulations
Família de palavras
Expressões
brain stimulation
1/bɹˈeɪn stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
medical stimulation of the brain
Medical methods that use electricity or magnets to change how the brain works.
Exemplos
- Deep brain stimulation can help reduce tremors in some patients.
- Researchers are testing brain stimulation as a treatment for depression.
economic stimulation
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
policies to boost the economy
Actions by a government or bank to make people and companies spend and invest more money.
Exemplos
- The tax cuts were introduced as a form of economic stimulation.
- Many experts agree that further economic stimulation is needed to reduce unemployment.
electrical stimulation
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
using electricity to activate tissue
Using small electric signals to make nerves or muscles work.
Exemplos
- The physiotherapist used electrical stimulation to help strengthen the patient's leg muscles.
- Electrical stimulation can be adjusted to different levels depending on the treatment.
intellectual stimulation
1/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuəl stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
challenging, thought‑provoking activity
Serious or deep ideas and discussions that make you think hard.
Exemplos
- The conference provided exactly the kind of intellectual stimulation she had been missing.
- He enjoys the intellectual stimulation of debating complex topics with friends.
mental stimulation
1/mˈɛntəl stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
activity that exercises the mind
Activities or experiences that make you think and keep your mind active.
Exemplos
- Puzzles and reading provide good mental stimulation for older adults.
- He changed jobs because he wanted more mental stimulation.
- Language learning offers a lot of mental stimulation.
sensory stimulation
1/sˈɛnsɚi stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
input that activates the senses
Things like light, sound, or touch that make your eyes, ears, skin, and other senses react.
Exemplos
- The therapy room is designed to provide gentle sensory stimulation for children with autism.
- Too much sensory stimulation, such as bright lights and loud music, can be overwhelming.
sexual stimulation
1/sˈɛkʃuəl stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
causing sexual arousal
Touch, thoughts, or other things that make a person feel sexually excited.
Exemplos
- The medication can reduce sexual stimulation and desire.
- The book clearly warns that it contains scenes of sexual stimulation for adult readers.
visual stimulation
1/vˈɪʒuəl stˌɪmjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
stimulation through sight
Colors, shapes, and movement that make your eyes work and send signals to your brain.
Exemplos
- Bright toys on the crib provide visual stimulation for the baby.
- The museum uses screens and lights for extra visual stimulation.