noun
irritability
ih-rih-tuh-BIH-lih-tee
Irritability (noun) means a tendency to become annoyed or angry easily. Example: “Lack of sleep left him with noticeable irritability all week.”
noun
1
A tendency to become annoyed or angry easily.
"Lack of sleep left him with noticeable irritability all week."
2
(biology) The natural ability of a living cell or organism to react to a stimulus.
"Muscle tissue shows high irritability, reacting quickly to nerve signals."
How to use irritability
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow easily something (a person, or in science, a cell) reacts or gets annoyed.
Common pairings
signs of irritability
muscle irritability
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Word forms
- Plural
- irritabilities
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Etymology
From Latin irritabilitas, formed from irritable plus -ity.
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What does “irritability” mean?
The word “irritability” means a tendency to become annoyed or angry easily. In plain terms, how easily something (a person, or in science, a cell) reacts or gets annoyed.
How do you pronounce “irritability”?
“Irritability” is pronounced ih-rih-tuh-BIH-lih-tee (/ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “irritability” in a sentence?
Here is “irritability” used in a sentence: “Lack of sleep left him with noticeable irritability all week.”
What part of speech is “irritability”?
“Irritability” is a noun.
Where does the word “irritability” come from?
The word “irritability” comes from Latin. From Latin irritabilitas, formed from irritable plus -ity.
How many meanings does “irritability” have?
“Irritability” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tendency to become annoyed or angry easily.
