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Definition & Meaning of "stimulus"in English

Stimulus
01

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
stimuli
Examples
In a lab experiment, the researchers applied a visual stimulus to study participants to observe and measure their neurological responses. 
02

actions such as cutting taxes that boost the economy, particularly during tough times 

Examples
The government introduced an economic stimulus package to boost the economy by providing financial support to businesses and individuals during the recession. 
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