Etymology of the English word stimulant
the English word
stimulantderived from the Latin word
stimulansderived from the Latin word
stimulare (urge forward with a goad, torment,sting)
derived from the Latin word
stimulus (spur, goad; trap)
Date
The earliest known usage of stimulant in English dates from the 18th century.
Derivations in English
vasostimulantUsage
Word found in Modern English
