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excitability

American  
[ik-sahy-tuh-bil-i-tee] / ɪkˌsaɪ təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the quality of being excitable.

  2. Physiology. irritability.


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Etymology

Origin of excitability

First recorded in 1780–90; excitable + -ity

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Researchers looked at problem behaviour such as a fear of traffic or loud noises, separation-related issues or excitability.

From BBC Mar. 18, 2026

That is a version of neurodivergence over excitability, high-achieving, profound subtle awareness and attunement.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 15, 2025

It may be used to treat conditions such as depression, where altered brain excitability and plasticity are prominent features.

From Science Daily Feb. 25, 2024

"Then beyond that there is tone. Messages are conveyed by much more than the words, it is how you say them. So if an AI can convey happiness, excitability or boredom then that all helps."

From BBC Feb. 7, 2024

“My assessment,” the doctor writes, “is that he will be able to recover in a short time, while retaining the extreme excitability that must form the essence of his character.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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