different between stimulative vs stimulating

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stimulative (comparative more stimulative, superlative most stimulative)

stimulative (plural stimulatives)

(obsolete) Something having a stimulating effect; a stimulant, an incentive.
- 1748, Samuel Richardson, Clarissa, Letter 31:
  Then there are so many stimulatives to such a spirit as mine in this affair, besides love […].

stimulating (comparative more stimulating, superlative most stimulating)

Having a manner that stimulates.
- 1991 May 12, "Kidnapped!" Jeeves and Wooster, Series 2, Episode 5:
  Jeeves: Foreign travel often liberates emotions best kept in check, sir. The air of North America is notoriously stimulating in this regard, as witness the regrettable behavior of its inhabitants in 1776.
  B. Wooster: Hm? What happened in 1776, Jeeves?
  Jeeves: I prefer not to dwell on it, if it's convenient to you, sir.

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