excitability

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

the quality of being excitable.
Physiology. irritability.

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Origin of excitability

First recorded in 1780–90; excitable + -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM excitability

un·ex·cit·a·bil·i·ty, noun

Words nearby excitability

excise, excise tax, exciseman, excision, excision biopsy, excitability, excitable, excitable area, excitant, excitation, excitation wave
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Words related to excitability

miscue, lapse, recklessness, error, gaffe, misjudgment, tension, stress, impatience, agitation, sensitivity, disquiet, jitters, uneasiness, anger, turbulence, worry, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia

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