Definition

Describing something that occurs after a stimulus has been applied or experienced.

Example

The poststimulus response was measured to assess the effects of the treatment.

Conversation

Did you notice how energetic everyone was during the presentation?

Yeah, it seemed like the poststimulus excitement really got to them.

I wonder if they planned it that way to keep us engaged.

It definitely worked; I felt more involved right after it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Poststimulus → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "stimulus" (from Latin, meaning a goad or incentive). The word refers to something that occurs after a stimulus or an event that provokes a response.

Memory Tip

Think of something happening 'after' ('post-') a 'stimulus' or trigger — that's what poststimulus means.

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