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stimulant
noun stim·u·lant \ˈstim-yə-lənt\
: something (such as a drug) that makes you more active or gives you more energy
: something that causes more activity
Full 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
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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
STIMULANT Defined for Kids
1stimulant
noun stim·u·lant \ˈsti-myə-lənt\
Definition of STIMULANT for Kids
1
: something (as a drug) that makes the body or one of its parts temporarily more active <a heart stimulant>
2
: stimulus 1
2stimulant
adjective
Definition of STIMULANT for Kids
: stimulating or tending to stimulate
Medical Dictionary
stimulant
noun stim·u·lant \ˈstim-yə-lənt\
Medical 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 2
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