excitative
/ek'saitətiv/ Cách viết khác : (excitatory) /ek'saitətəri/
Definition
Adjective 1. Having the quality of exciting or stimulating; causing excitation: Used primarily in technical, medical, or scientific contexts to describe something that produces a state of heightened activity or responsiveness, especially in a physiological, neural, or psychological sense.
Usage
The word "excitative" is a formal and somewhat technical term. It is most commonly used in scientific literature, particularly in fields like physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, and psychology. It describes agents, forces, or processes that induce or increase excitation.
Examples
- The research focused on the excitative properties of certain neurotransmitters on the central nervous system.
- This class of drugs has a primarily excitative effect on neuronal activity.
- The study measured the excitative response of the muscle tissue to electrical impulses.
Advanced Usage
- In a Broader Context: While rare, "excitative" can be used in a more general sense to describe anything that stirs up strong feelings or intense activity.
- Example: The politician's speech had an excitative influence on the crowd.
Variants and Related Words
- Excitatory (adjective): This is a more common synonym, often used interchangeably with "excitative," especially in neuroscience.
- Excitant (noun): A substance that excites or stimulates.
- Excite (verb): To stir up or provoke a reaction.
- Excitation (noun): The act of exciting or the state of being excited.
Synonyms
- Stimulating
- Arousing
- Agitating
- Provocative (in a non-technical sense)
Antonyms
- Inhibitory
- Depressive
- Sedative
- Calming
- Soothing
Adjective
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(of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
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