stimulus
intermediateB1/ˈstɪmjʊləs/ · stim-u-lus
An event or object that causes a response or reaction.
Meanings
An event or object that causes a response or reaction.
ایک ایسا واقعہ یا چیز جو جواب یا ردعمل کا باعث بنتی ہے۔
تحریک
tahreek
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- sensory stimulus
- biological stimulus
- stimulus response
Example Sentences
The loud noise acted as a stimulus to wake him up.
اونچی آواز نے اسے جگانے کے لیے تحریک کا کام کیا۔
Onchi aawaz ne use jaganay ke liye tahreek ka kaam kiya.
In experiments, various stimuli are used to observe behavior.
تجربات میں مختلف تحریکیں استعمال کی جاتی ہیں تاکہ رویے کا مشاہدہ کیا جا سکے۔
Tajribaat mein mukhtalif tahreekain istemaal ki jati hain taake rawaiye ka mushahida kiya ja sake.
A positive stimulus can enhance learning and memory.
ایک مثبت تحریک سیکھنے اور یاداشت کو بہتر بنا سکتی ہے۔
Aik musbat tahreek seekhne aur yaadashat ko behtar bana sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of stimulus as something that stimulates your mind or senses.
Imagine a lightbulb turning on when you get an idea, representing mental stimulation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it feels like a breath is taken away for each; many of my wishes came true, yet still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں نہیں وہاں چاہت بھی نہیں
Jahan nahi wahan chahat bhi nahi
Where there is nothing, there is no desire either.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "stimulus" — a goad, spur
First known use: 17th century
The term evolved from Latin, where 'stimulus' referred to something that provoked or could provoke an action or response. It has been adopted in various fields, particularly in biology and psychology.