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Meaning of irritation in English
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrəˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
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Noun
irritation
Etymology
late Middle English: from Latin irritatio(n-), from the verb irritare (see irritate)
Definitions
1.
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
2.
a sudden outburst of anger
Examples
« his temper sparked like damp firewood »
3.
(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
Examples
« any food produced irritation of the stomach »
4.
the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
5.
an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body
6.
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
7.
the act of troubling or annoying someone