stimulant

stim·u·lant

noun \ˈstim-yə-lənt\

Definition of STIMULANT

1

: an agent (as a drug) that produces a temporary increase of the functional activity or efficiency of an organism or any of its parts

2

: stimulus

3

: an alcoholic beverage —not used technically

— stimulant adjective

Examples of STIMULANT

1. The movie was a stimulant to discussion.
2. <the relaxed zoning regulations should serve as a stimulant for development in the area>

First Known Use of STIMULANT

circa 1728

Related to STIMULANT

Synonyms: boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, incentive, incitation, incitement, instigation, momentum, motivation, provocation, spur, impulse, stimulus, yeast

Antonyms: counterincentive, disincentive

Related Words: inducement, invitation; antecedent, cause, consideration, grounds, motive, occasion, reason; catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark

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