stimuli

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UK/ˈstɪm.jʊˌlaɪ̯/UK/ˈstɪm.jʊˌliː/US/ˈstɪm.jəˌlaɪ̯/

A form of stimulus — An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of stimulus
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APA

stimuli. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stimuli

MLA

“stimuli.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stimuli. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “stimuli,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stimuli.

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