Definitions

actuation

[ak-choo-ey-shuhn] / ˌæk tʃuˈeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

impulse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desire feeling inclination influence instinct motivation motive notion passion thought whim wish

STRONG

appeal bent caprice catalyst disposition excitant extemporization fancy flash goad hunch impulsion incitation incitement inspiration itch lash lust mind spontaneity spur urge vagary whimsy yen

WEAK

impellent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concrete discouragement dislike hate hatred thing

STRONG

reality truth

NOUN

motivation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalyst desire encouragement impetus impulse incentive inclination interest motive reason wish

STRONG

action angle disposition drive fire gimmick goose hunger impulsion incitation incitement inducement instigation kick persuasion predetermination predisposition provocation push spur stimulus suggestion

WEAK

get up and go right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block deterrent discouragement dislike hate hatred hindrance

STRONG

dullness prevention

WEAK

depression

NOUN

spur

Synonyms

STRONG

activation catalyst excitant goad goose impetus impulse incentive incitation inducement motivation motive needle prick stimulant trigger turnon urge

Antonyms

STRONG

block deterrent discouragement hindrance prevention

WEAK

curb

Example Sentences

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The researchers each studied one of five different "subsystems" that combine to create a running robot -- Power, Frame, Actuation, Sensing, and Control -- and compared them with their biological equivalents.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

Goodrich said Microtecnica would become part of Goodrich's Actuation Systems business, within its Actuation and Landing Systems segment.

From Reuters • Apr. 1, 2011

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