excitation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
  2. noun the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
  3. noun something that agitates and arouses

Etymology

From Middle English excitacion, excitacioun, from Old French excitation, from Latin excitātiō. Morphologically excite + -ation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

excitement, inflammation, fervor, fervour

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