stimulative

[ stim-yuh-ley-tiv ]

adjective

1. serving to stimulate.

noun

1. a stimulating agency.

Other Word Forms

• stimu·lative·ly adverb
• stimu·lative·ness noun
• hyper·stimu·lative adjective
• non·stimu·lative adjective
• over·stimu·lative adjective
• over·stimu·lative·ly adverb
• over·stimu·lative·ness noun
• un·stimu·lative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stimulative¹

First recorded in 1740–50; stimulate + -ive

Example Sentences

"Many of the tax changes would not necessarily be very stimulative now, since they already have prevailed since 2017," said Spatt.

From Salon

That’s a full percentage point lower than it was in September, but is still considered above the so-called neutral rate that’s neither stimulative nor restrictive for the economy.

From Los Angeles Times

The economy remains healthy and doesn’t appear to need the stimulative benefits of a rate cut, which can spur more borrowing and spending and could even re-ignite inflation.

From Seattle Times

Results also found that the stimulative and sedative effects of alcohol intoxication are reduced when taking these medications.

From Science Daily

Yields are also a reflection of expectations around the so-called neutral rate - the level at which interest rates are neither stimulative or restrictive for the economy.

From Reuters

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