stimulant
[ stim-yuh-luh nt ]
/ ˈstɪm yə lənt /
noun
Physiology, Medicine/Medical.
something that temporarily quickens some vital process or the functional activity of some organ or part: Adrenalin is a stimulant for the heart.
Compare depressant(def 4).
any food or beverage that stimulates, especially coffee, tea, or, in its initial effect, alcoholic liquor.
a stimulus or incentive.
adjective
Physiology, Medicine/Medical.
temporarily quickening some vital process or functional activity.
Origin of stimulant
OTHER WORDS FROM stimulant
an·ti·stim·u·lant, adjective, noun non·stim·u·lant, noun, adjectiveWords nearby stimulant
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British Dictionary definitions for stimulant
stimulant
/ (ˈstɪmjʊlənt) /
noun
a drug or similar substance that increases physiological activity, esp of a particular organ
any stimulating agent or thing
adjective
increasing physiological activity; stimulating
Word Origin for stimulant
C18: from Latin
stimulāns goading, from
stimulāre to urge on; see
stimulus
Medical definitions for stimulant
stimulant
[ stĭm′yə-lənt ]
n.
An agent that arouses organic activity, strengthens the action of the heart, increases vitality, and promotes a sense of well-being.
adj.
Serving as or being a stimulant.
Scientific definitions for stimulant
stimulant
[ stĭm′yə-lənt ]
An agent, especially a drug, that causes increased activity, especially of the nervous or cardiovascular systems. Caffeine is a commonly used stimulant.