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- [ih-ras-uh-buh l]
- /ɪˈræs ə bəl/
- /ɪˈræs.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-ras-uh-buh l]
- /ɪˈræs ə bəl/
Definitions of irascibility word
- adjective irascibility easily provoked to anger; very irritable: an irascible old man. 1
- adjective irascibility characterized or produced by anger: an irascible response. 1
- noun irascibility The quality of being irascible; irritability of temper. 1
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Origin of irascibility
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English irascibel < Late Latin īrāscibilis, equivalent to Latin īrāsc- (stem of īrāscī to grow angry; equivalent to īr(a) ire + -ā- theme vowel + -sc- inchoative suffix + -ī infinitive ending; see -esce) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Irascibility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irascibility popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
irascibility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irascibility
noun irascibility
- fury — unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like: The gods unleashed their fury on the offending mortal.
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- sensitivity — the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
- resentment — the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
- snit — an agitated or irritated state.
Antonyms for irascibility
noun irascibility
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- joy — a female given name.
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