stimulus
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stimulus englanniksi
An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.
''an economic stimulus''
(RQ:Landon Francesca Carrara)
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Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response, or that affects any of the sensory apparatuses.
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A stinging part on the body of a plant or insect.
{{quote-book|en|year=1789|author=Erasmus Darwin|title=The Loves of the Plants|publisher=J. Johnson|page=15
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