L'estímul
Example: L'estímul adequat pot millorar el rendiment dels estudiants.
Definition
"L'estímul" refers to a stimulus or incentive that encourages a response or activity. It can be something that motivates or provokes action, such as a reward, signal, or event, often used in contexts like learning or behavior to enhance performance.
Etymology
The word "l'estímul" comes from the Latin 'stimulus,' meaning a pointed stick or goad used to spur animals. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean something that provokes or encourages action. Did you know? The original Latin term referred to a physical object but now broadly signifies any motivating factor.
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"L'estímul" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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