stimulation

stimulation
noun
ADJECTIVE
direct
constant
electrical

electrical stimulation of nervous tissue

auditory, sensory, visual
sexual
intellectual, mental
VERB + STIMULATION
need, require
get

You don't get any intellectual stimulation in this job.

give sb, provide (sb with)

The camp provides plenty of stimulation for the children.

respond to
PHRASES
a lack of stimulation

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