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excitation

excitement, excitation

noun ek-see-tah-SYOHN Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin 'excitatio' (a rousing)

Also means

arousal (scientific)

Usage Note

Excitation covers both the general sense of excitement or agitation and the scientific sense of excitation (e.g. of a nerve or atom). In everyday speech, excitation and enthousiasme overlap, but excitation can carry a slightly more physical or nervous energy. The adjective excité (excited, worked up) is its closest companion.

Examples

"L'excitation était palpable avant le match."

Natural Translation

The excitement was palpable before the match.

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