Definition of
stimulant has definitions from the field of pharmacology
1
[ noun ] any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

Synonyms

stimulus stimulation input

Used in print

(Rocky Mountains News, [Denver, Colorado],...)

It was a real stimulant to a_lot of guys I know who have moved past the 2 - score year milestone .

Related terms

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2
[ noun ] (pharmacology) a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process

Synonyms

stimulant_drug

Used in print

(R. F. Shaw, "The `Private Eye`"...)

Holmes is addicted to the use of cocaine and other refreshing stimulants ; he is prone to semi catatonic trances induced by the playing of the vioiln ; he is a recluse , an incredible egotist , a confirmed misogynist .

Related terms

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3
[ adjective ] that stimulates

Synonyms

stimulating

Examples

"stimulant phenomena"

Related terms

stimulative

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

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