Noun: stimulation ,sti-myu'ley-shun
- The act of arousing an organism to action
"The stimulation of the nerve endings caused a reflexive response"
- Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
"The teacher provided visual stimulation to keep students engaged";
- stimulus, stimulant, input
- (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)
"The stimulation of the taste buds by spicy food"
- Mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
"They enjoyed extended stimulation to enhance their intimacy";
- foreplay, arousal
Derived forms: stimulations
Type of: action, activity, arousal, information, natural action, natural process, rousing, sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice
Encyclopedia: Stimulation