Stimulus. Definition. noun, plural: stimuli. (1) (physiology) A detectable change in the internal or external environment. (2) (physiology) That which influences or causes a temporary increase of physiological activity or response in the whole organism or in any of its parts.timulus. Definition. noun, plural: stimuli. (1) (physiology) A detectable change in the internal or external environment. (2) (physiology) That which influences or causes a temporary increase of physiological activity or response in the whole organism or in any of its parts.
Pride is an inwardly directed emotion that carries two antithetical meanings. With a negative connotation pride refers to a foolishly and irrationally corrupt sense of one's personal value, status or accomplishments, used synonymously with hubris.
Examples of pride in a sentence. 1  Being able to work again gave him his pride back. 2  Getting caught cheating stripped him of his pride. 3  Pride would not allow her to give up.  It's a matter of pride that he does the work all by 1  himself. The novel is about a family consumed with pride and vanity.