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stimulatory, a. and n.|ˈstɪmjʊlətərɪ|
[f. L. stimulāre: see stimulate v. and -ory. Cf. It. stimolatorio.]
a. adj. = stimulative a.
b. n. = stimulant n. 2. rare.
1758Herald No. 27. II. 187 That policy which contrives gratification..so stimulatory of a military spirit. 1812J. Smyth Pract. Customs (1821) 32 The powdered root of this plant is used as a stimulatory. 1968Times 21 Oct. 7/1 The buds exert a differential influence during the season, being inhibitory in winter and stimulatory in spring. 1975Nature 7 Aug. 487/2 Either germinating seeds or soil may provide the substrates for growth of the stimulatory micro-organisms. 1981Times 27 Aug. 9/2 Even with the stimulatory measures, however, the deficit does not seem likely to be excessive in the years to come. |