Definition

Something that helps to increase activity or energy in a person or thing.

Example

The stimulatory effects of caffeine can help improve focus and alertness.

Conversation

I read that certain activities can have a stimulatory effect on our brains.

Really? Like what kind of activities are you talking about?

Things like puzzles or even playing musical instruments can be stimulatory.

That makes sense! I should try doing more of those.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stimulatory → It is formed from "stimulare" (meaning to incite or urge on) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "stimulatory" refers to something that incites or encourages action or activity.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'urges on' ('stimulare') and is 'related to' ('-ory') encouraging action — that's what stimulatory means.

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