unstimulated

adjective

un·​stim·​u·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈstim-yə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce unstimulated (audio)
: not subjected to or caused by stimulation
unstimulated T cells
an unstimulated flow of saliva

Examples of unstimulated in a Sentence

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While his body was busy organizing files and mulling over stacks of paperwork, his unstimulated mind was free to wander, leading him to some of his greatest scientific discoveries. Tim Brinkhof, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unstimulated was in 1675

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“Unstimulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstimulated. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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