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Meaning of irritability

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

irritability

Pronunciation:/ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definitions

  1. The state or quality of being irritable; quick excitability

    Example: irritability of temper

  2. 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.

  3. A condition of morbid excitability of an organ or part of the body; undue susceptibility to the influence of stimuli.