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arousal

arou·sal

UK/əˈɹaʊzəl/ US/ɜrˈaʊzʌl/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of arousing

  • “the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions”
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2.

a state of heightened physiological activity

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Origin

From arouse + -al.

Phrases

  • performance arousal
  • persistent genital arousal disorder
  • persistent sexual arousal syndrome
  • pervasive arousal withdrawal syndrome

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