irritation
Americannoun
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the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
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something that irritates.
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Physiology, Pathology.
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the bringing of a bodily part or organ to an abnormally excited or sensitive condition.
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the condition itself.
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noun
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something that irritates
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the act of irritating or the condition of being irritated
Other Word Forms
- irritative adjective
Etymology
Origin of irritation
First recorded in 1580–90, irritation is from the Latin word irrītātiōn- (stem of irrītātiō ). See irritate, -ion
Example Sentences
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Friends sometimes want to impress on big occasions, and you may find that old irritation returning.
From MarketWatch
"Wearing that strip could cause irritation," she says.
From BBC
Kinane finds humor in feeling out of place, reliably turning crusty irritation into eccentric flights of fancy.
From New York Times
It can result in headaches, as well as eye and respiratory system irritation.
From Washington Post
However, transit operators have reported dizziness and breathing irritation, along with stress.
From Seattle Times
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