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irritability
noun ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty \ˌir-ə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
plural ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ties
Definition of IRRITABILITY
1
: the property of protoplasm and of living organisms that permits them to react to stimuli
2
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First Known Use of IRRITABILITY
1755
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IRRITABILITY Defined for Kids
irritability
noun ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty \ˌir-ə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
Definition of IRRITABILITY for Kids
: the quality of easily becoming angry or annoyed
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irritability
noun ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty \ˌir-ət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē\
plural ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ties
Medical Definition of IRRITABILITY
1
: the property of protoplasm and of living organisms that permits them to react to stimuli
2
a : quick excitability to annoyance, impatience, or anger b : abnormal or excessive excitability of an organ or part of the body (as the stomach or bladder)
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