stimulant
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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
See Examples of STIMULANT
- The movie was a stimulant to discussion.
- <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
stim·u·lant
noun \ˈstim-yə-lənt\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of STIMULANT
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: an agent (as a drug) that produces a temporary increase of the functional activity or efficiency of an organism or any of its parts
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: stimulus 2
stimulant
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Any drug that excites any bodily function; usually one that stimulates the central nervous system, inducing alertness, elevated mood, wakefulness, increased speech and motor activity, and decreased appetite. Their mood-elevating effects make some stimulants (e.g., amphetamines, caffeine and its relatives, cocaine, nicotine) potent drugs of abuse (see drug addiction). Ritalin, prescribed for attention deficit disorder in children, is a mild stimulant.
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