A neural synapse or weight that is positive, so that activity at that connection encourages activity in the connected neuron.

Refers to a neural synapse or weight that is positive such that activity in the source neuron encourages activity in the connected neuron; the opposite of inhibitory.

Promoting the action of (an)other neuron(s); increasing the probability that a postsynaptic neuron will fire.

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(of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate

Stimulating or increasing brain electrical activity; causing nerve cells to fire.

Exerting stimulating effects

Excites, speeds up. To describe the other type of neurotransmitter.

Tending to excite; containing excitement; excitative.