Associations to the word «Stimulant»

Wiktionary

STIMULANT, noun. A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.
STIMULANT, noun. Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
STIMULANT, adjective. Acting as a stimulant.

Dictionary definition

STIMULANT, noun. Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action.
STIMULANT, noun. A drug that temporarily quickens some vital process.
STIMULANT, adjective. That stimulates; "stimulant phenomena".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.