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excitation
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excitation
n.
act of causing excitement, stimulation; excited state, stimulated state
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Excitation
Excitation or excitement can refer to:
Science
- The excited state of an atom
- The excitatory postsynaptic potential
- The excitation (magnetic) provided with an electrical generator or alternator
- Stimulation, also called excitation, the action of various agents on nerves, muscles, or a sensory end organ, by which activity is evoked
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excitation
Noun
1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"
(synonym) excitement, inflammation, fervor, fervour
(hypernym) emotional arousal
(hyponym) fever pitch
(attribute) exciting
(derivation) stimulate, excite, stir
2. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
(synonym) innervation, irritation
(hypernym) arousal
(derivation) excite
3. something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
(synonym) excitement
(hypernym) arousal, rousing
(hyponym) hair-raiser, chiller
(derivation) stimulate, excite
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excitation
nf.
excitation, excitement; effervescency, anticipation
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Excitation
(n.)
The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
(n.)
The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
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