arousal
a
ɜ
ē
rou
ˈraʊ
raw
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zəl
zēl
British pronunciation
/ɐɹˈa‍ʊsə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "arousal"in English

Arousal
01

the act of arousing

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

example
Examples
The bird 's arousal at dawn was triggered by the first light of day.
Arousal from hibernation in bears is a gradual process influenced by temperature changes.
04

a state of heightened physiological activity

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