excitation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
    excitement; fervour; fervor; inflammation.
    • his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
    • he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
  2. noun the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
    innervation; irritation.
  3. noun something that agitates and arouses
    excitement.
    • he looked forward to the excitements of the day

WordNet

Ex`ci*ta"tion noun
Etymology
L. excitatio: cf. F. excitation.
Definitions
  1. The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening. Bacon.
  2. (Physiol.) The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.

Webster 1913