irritability
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ɪ noun, plural ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ties.
1.
the quality or state of being irritable.
2.
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.
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irritable (ˈɪrɪtəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | quickly irritated; easily annoyed; peevish |
| 2. | (of all living organisms) capable of responding to such stimuli as heat, light, and touch |
| 3. | pathol abnormally sensitive |
| irrita'bility | |
| —n | |
| 'irritableness | |
| —n | |
| 'irritably | |
| —adv | |
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Irritability
has a plethora of syllables.
So is sesquipedalianism. Does it mean:
| given to using long words. |
| (used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.) |
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Medical Dictionary
irritability ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty (ĭr'ĭ-tə-bĭl'ĭ-tē)
n.
The capacity to respond to stimuli.
Abnormal or excessive sensitivity to stimuli of an organism, organ, or body part.
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Example sentences
It leads to irritability, irrationality, and irascibility.
With a bitter brand of humor and irritability, he creates a formidable guy.
The activity index was expected to reflect positive characteristics, but it appears to have implied overactivity and irritability.
Symptoms include overeating, lethargy, irritability and aching joints.
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