risibility

ris·i·bil·i·ty

[riz-uh-bil-i-tee]
noun, plural ris·i·bil·i·ties.
1.
Often, risibilities. the ability or disposition to laugh; humorous awareness of the ridiculous and absurd.

Origin:
1610–20; < Late Latin rīsibilitās. See risible, -ity

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risibility (ˌrɪzɪˈbɪlɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ties
1.  a tendency to laugh
2.  hilarity; laughter

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