"stimulus" meaning in English

See stimulus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stimulus.wav [UK] Forms: stimulus [singular], stimuli [plural]
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  1. A stimulus is an event that causes a system to change its output or behavior.
    Sense id: simple-stimulus-en-noun-WwcrFCOq
  2. A stimulus is something that is noticed by the senses.
    Sense id: simple-stimulus-en-noun-Stil0KSQ Categories (other): Psychology
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