Autoarousal
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Self-arousal, in particular uncountable
"Yevsei (takes a folder of papers and offers one sheet to stervetsen. Holding the folder open): Sign in receipt! stervetsen (signs, takes the paper, then reads): “Circularly. On the principles of autoarousal of enthusiasm.” We like that."
- 2 Self-arousal, in particular:; Self-sexual arousal, the sexual arousing of oneself by oneself. uncountable
"When she was comfortable with her body and with autoarousal, her husband was asked to attend some of the treatment sessions. Homework assignments, such as sensate focus, were prescribed to enhance verbal and nonverbal communication."
- 3 Self-arousal, in particular:; The rousing of oneself to a physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli. uncountable
"Descending pathways from the cortex to the reticular formation are responsible for the stimulating (i.e. arousing) effects of mental activity, and for the process of autoarousal, whereby the well-motivated person may “will himself” to stay alert when fatigued, etc."
Example
More examples"Yevsei (takes a folder of papers and offers one sheet to stervetsen. Holding the folder open): Sign in receipt! stervetsen (signs, takes the paper, then reads): “Circularly. On the principles of autoarousal of enthusiasm.” We like that."
Etymology
From auto- + arousal.
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