Stimulus
/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Stimulus
noun
- Any external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon.
"an economic stimulus"
- Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response.
- Anything effectively impinging upon any of the sensory apparatuses of a living organism, including physical phenomena both internal and external to the body.
- Anything that induces a person to take action.
Anagrams of Stimulus
No exact anagrams found for "stimulus". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
s1
t1
i1
m3
u1
l1
u1
s1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Stimulus
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Stimulus"
Stimulus is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Stimulus" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "stimulus" is a medium-scoring word.