Ex*cite"ment (?) n. [Cf. OF. excitement, escitement.] 1. The act of exciting, or the state of being roused into action, or of having increased action; impulsion; agitation; as, an excitement of the people.

2. That which excites or rouses; that which moves, stirs, or induces action; a motive.

The cares and excitements of a season of transition and struggle.

3. (Physiol.) A state of aroused or increased vital activity in an organism, or any of its organs or tissues.

• the state of being excited.