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- [ir-i-tuh-bil-i-tee]
- /ˌɪr ɪ təˈbɪl ɪ ti/
- /ˈɪr.ɪ.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ir-i-tuh-bil-i-tee]
- /ˌɪr ɪ təˈbɪl ɪ ti/
Definitions of irritability word
- noun plural irritability the quality or state of being irritable. 1
- noun plural irritability Physiology, Biology. the ability to be excited to a characteristic action or function by the application of some stimulus: Protoplasm displays irritability by responding to heat. 1
- noun irritability The state or quality of being irritable; quick excitability; petulance; fretfulness; as, irritability of temper. 0
- noun irritability (physiology) A natural susceptibility, characteristic of all living organisms, tissues, and cells, to the influence of certain stimuli, response being manifested in a variety of ways. 0
- noun irritability (medicine) A condition of morbid excitability of an organ or part of the body; undue susceptibility to the influence of stimuli. 0
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Origin of irritability
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
From the Latin word irrītābilitās, dating back to 1745-55. See irritable, -ity
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Parts of speech for Irritability
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irritability popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irritability
noun irritability
- irritation — the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
- anger — Anger is the strong emotion that you feel when you think that someone has behaved in an unfair, cruel, or unacceptable way.
- annoyance — Annoyance is the feeling that you get when someone makes you feel fairly angry or impatient.
- peevishness — cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.
- impatience — lack of patience.
Antonyms for irritability
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