irritability
The state or quality of being irritableThe state or quality of being irritable; quick excitability.
» Experts say coronavirus lockdowns anywhere in the world can trigger stress, irritability, fear and fatigue.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The state or quality of being irritable; quick excitability.
irritability of temper
Reizbarkeit, Empfindlichkeit, Irritabilität
раздражи́тельностьrazdražítelʹnostʹ
(countable, uncountable)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.
(countable, uncountable)A condition of morbid excitability of an organ or part of the body; undue susceptibility to the influence of stimuli.
excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part
Examples
1 sentencesExperts say coronavirus lockdowns anywhere in the world can trigger stress, irritability, fear and fatigue.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin irritabilitās, equivalent to irritable + -ity.From Latin irritabilitās, equivalent to irritable + -ity.
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Forms
plural: irritabilities| Singular | irritability |
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Synonyms
12 synonyms- an irritable petulant feeling:crossnessfretfulnessfussinesspeevishnesspetulancecholer
- excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part:excitability
- a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger:temperbiliousnesspeevishnesspettishnesssnappishnesssurliness
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable