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Definition & Meaning of "arousal"in English

Arousal
01

the act of arousing 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
02

mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse 

03

the process of waking up or becoming active and alert, often influenced by environmental stimuli or internal biological rhythms 

Examples
The bird's arousal at dawn was triggered by the first light of day. 
04

a state of heightened physiological activity 

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