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stimulatory

stimulatory

1 6.9
Causing cells, organs, or the body to become more active
  • adjective
  • /ˈstɪmjʊlətɔri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estimulador
  • Inflammatory IFN-I signals promote and modulate macrophage and DC development, maturation, and stimulatory capacity.
  • stimulatory behavior

It doesn't necessarily have as big an impact on cortisol that you see with something like tulsi or ashagandha cause shishandra is more stimulatory.

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Examples

  • The stimulatory effect of the medication increased her energy levels dramatically.

  • And while it's in its active state, it can emit growth stimulatory signals into the cell like that.

  • However, corticosteroids also have a direct stimulatory effect on viral replication, and this may be associated with increased antigen expression and greater spread through the liver.

    Academic text (1994)
  • First, the Indian state has been embedded in the collective unconscious of the Indian people and has gained relevance through the stimulatory, regulatory, and distributional interventions it chose to make to improve the quality of life for many of its citizens.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Many plants thrive in environments with high CO2 levels due to their stimulatory impact on growth.

  • Exercise has a stimulatory effect on the body's metabolism, helping to burn calories more efficiently.

Synonyms

stimulative
vsstimulatory
  • Specialized
6 7.9

Causes the body and mind to become more active, like coffee or some medicines

is focused on increasing activity across processes and tissues
excitatory
vsstimulatory
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A substance or signal that increases activity in nerve and muscle cells

is broader and increases activity across organs and tissues
stimulating
vsstimulatory
1 3.9

To make someone feel more awake and interested

applies to physical or tissue activity rather than mental interest
excitative
vsstimulatory
  • Specialized
9.9

Cause increased activity or alertness in the body

is broader, causing activity in any process, organ, or tissue
facilitatory
vsstimulatory
  • Specialized
9.9

Helping a process happen more easily, especially nerve activity

acts more directly to cause activity rather than merely assisting increase

Antonyms

3 7.6

Causing an action to stop or slow down

How Stimulating

exciting
1.0
stimulatory
  • Specialized
1 6.9

Surface Forms

stimulatory positive

Morphology

stimulatory = stimulate (transparent) = stimulate + ory

Adjective formed from the verb 'stimulate' with the productive suffix '-ory' meaning 'causing or relating to stimulation'.

Etymology

Stimulatory comes from the Latin stimulus, meaning a 'goad' or 'something that pokes', and the ending -ory, which means 'causing' or 'relating to', and it is the same root as the common English verb stimulate. So, something stimulatory 'causes' more activity or response, which is why caffeine is stimulatory to the nervous system.