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When I seemed to be irritable or sad, my father would quote the learned Dr. Knight, and then say, 'Just go to sleep.' Like all smart aleck kids, I thought the advice was silly. But as I've grown older, I've realized just how smart Knight was.
Ben Stein

Meaning of "irritable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IRRITABLE

irritable  [ˈɪrɪtəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IRRITABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Irritable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES IRRITABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

irritable

Irritation

Irritation or exacerbation, in biology and physiology, is a state of inflammation or painful reaction to allergy or cell-lining damage. A stimulus or agent which induces the state of irritation is an irritant. Irritants are typically thought of as chemical agents but mechanical, thermal, and radiative stimuli can also be irritants. Irritation also has non-clinical usages referring to bothersome physical or psychological pain or discomfort. Irritation may also be induced by some allergic response due to exposure of some allergens for example contact dermatitis, irritation of mucousal membranes and pruritis.Mucosal membrane is most common site of irritation because it contains secretory glands that release mucous which attracts the allergens due to its sticky nature. Chronic irritation is a medical term signifying that afflictive health conditions have been present for a while. There are many disorders that can cause chronic irritation, the majority involves the skin, vagina, eyes and lungs.

Definition of irritable in the English dictionary

The first definition of irritable in the dictionary is quickly irritated; easily annoyed; peevish. Other definition of irritable is capable of responding to such stimuli as heat, light, and touch. Irritable is also abnormally sensitive.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IRRITABLE


charitable
ˈtʃærɪtəbəl
debatable
dɪˈbeɪtəbəl
equitable
ˈɛkwɪtəbəl
habitable
ˈhæbɪtəbəl
heritable
ˈhɛrɪtəbəl
hospitable
ˈhɒspɪtəbəl
hyperirritable
ˌhaɪpərˈɪrɪtəbəl
incharitable
ɪnˈtʃærɪtəbəl
inevitable
ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl
inflatable
ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl
inheritable
ɪnˈhɛrɪtəbəl
interpretable
ɪnˈtɜːprɪtəbəl
marketable
ˈmɑːkɪtəbəl
profitable
ˈprɒfɪtəbəl
relatable
rɪˈleɪtəbəl
rotatable
rəʊˈteɪtəbəl
uncharitable
ʌnˈtʃærɪtəbəl
uninterpretable
ˌʌnɪnˈtɜːprɪtəbəl
unmeritable
ʌnˈmerɪtəbəl
veritable
ˈvɛrɪtəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IRRITABLE

irrigation system
irrigational
irrigative
irrigator
irriguous
irrision
irrisory
irritability
irritable bowel syndrome
irritableness
irritably
irritancy
irritant
irritate
irritated
irritating
irritatingly
irritation
irritative
irritator

WORDS THAT END LIKE IRRITABLE

able
acceptable
accountable
adjustable
comfortable
notable
on the table
palatable
portable
potable
printable
reputable
stable
suitable
table
timetable
unacceptable
uncomfortable
unforgettable
unstable
vegetable

Synonyms and antonyms of irritable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «IRRITABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «irritable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of irritable

Translation of «irritable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IRRITABLE

Find out the translation of irritable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of irritable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «irritable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

易怒的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

irritable
570 millions of speakers

English

irritable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिड़चिड़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سَرِيعُ الغَضَبُ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

раздражительный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

irritável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খিট্খিটে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

irritable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mudah marah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

reizbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

怒りっぽい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화를 쉽게 내는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Irritable
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dễ cáu kỉnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எரிச்சல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शीघ्रकोपी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

asabi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

irritabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drażliwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дратівливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

irascibil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οξύθυμος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prikkelbare
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lättretlig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

irritabel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of irritable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IRRITABLE»

The term «irritable» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.667 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IRRITABLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «irritable» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «irritable» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about irritable

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4 QUOTES WITH «IRRITABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word irritable.
1
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
I am a central European with an English education and a deplorable tendency to constant self-analysis. I am irritable and have weak nerves.
2
Irving Kirsch
I do a lot of research on the placebo effect, not just in depression but in irritable bowel syndrome, pain, arthritis of the knee, migraine, asthma.
3
Nigella Lawson
In fact I am quite snappy and irritable, and I don't know if I'd like to make myself worse in that respect.
4
Ben Stein
When I seemed to be irritable or sad, my father would quote the learned Dr. Knight, and then say, 'Just go to sleep.' Like all smart aleck kids, I thought the advice was silly. But as I've grown older, I've realized just how smart Knight was.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IRRITABLE»

Discover the use of irritable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to irritable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Solution
There are 50 million people who suffer needlessly from digestive problems. Dr. Wangen shares his experience and explains why they should expect to be cured and how it is done.
Stephen Wangen, 2006
2
Cognitive-behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: ...
Presenting empirically tested and successful treatment programs for specific psychological disorders, each manual in this series targets problems and presents step-by-step treatment protocols that are easily implemented in practice.This ...
Brenda B. Toner, 2000
3
The Great Physician's Rx for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jordan Rubin, along with Joseph Brasco, MD, shows readers how to apply the 7 Keys to Health and Wellness and naturally fight Irritable Bowel Syndrom, a painful and debilitating disease.
Jordan Rubin, 2006
4
Tell Me what to Eat If I Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There is no cure of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. But there are ways for people who suffer from it to manage the symptoms by making adjustments to diet activity.
Elaine Magee, 2008
5
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Packed with the stories of real people, and full of practical advice and sources of useful information, Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome shows you that although there are no miracle cures, IBS doesn't have to ruin your life.
Simon Darnley, Barbara Millar, 2003
6
Conquering Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Guide to Liberating ...
The text succinctly discusses common gastrointestinal disorders of function, and in particular, IBS and related disorders.
Nicholas Joseph Talley, 2006
7
Irritable Bowel Solutions: The essential guide to IBS, its ...
In this groundbreaking new book, Professor John Hunter reveals how you can solve the causes of your IBS.
Dr John Hunter, 2009
8
IBS Relief: A Complete Approach to Managing Irritable Bowel ...
Approaches include: A three-step process for managing irritable bowel through healthy eating Recommended diet adjustments for the six most common IBS symptoms Three stress-management strategies, including specific techniques for calming the ...
Dawn Burstall, T. Michael Vallis, Geoffrey K. Turnbull, 2006
9
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a very common disorder-- distressing symptoms include constipation/diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloated stomach, nausea and tiredness.
Sarah Brewer, 1997
10
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Mind/Body/Brain/Gut Connection
8 steps for living a healthy life with a functional bowel disorder or colitis.
William B. Salt, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IRRITABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term irritable is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Irritable Heat - Canyon News
What I've come to realize in recent years is that some people are just irritable when extreme heat hits them. They don't want to be outdoors, ... «LA Canyon News, Jul 15»
2
Car hits Google self-driving vehicle, drivers checked for “minor …
Our self-driving cars can pay attention to hundreds of objects at once, 360 degrees in all directions, and they never get tired, irritable or ... «Ars Technica UK, Jul 15»
3
Bedazzling Begonias are blossoming again | Toronto Star
Overflowing from a pot outside my Toronto front door, the flowers were a pick-me-up every time I came home, exhausted and irritable, from work ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
4
Obama pushes to extend gun background checks to Social Security …
He is irritable and antisocial, he said, but not dangerous. "I've never been suicidal," he said. "To me that solves nothing." More than a year and ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
5
Kim K 'wants speculation to stop - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
"She's feeling more tired and irritable during her second pregnancy and just thinks that she deserves a break." She's reportedly leaning on her ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Heat and Humidity Recipe for Heat Stroke - WILX.com
They don't necessarily sweat, but they may become irritable or lethargic, and their skin will feel hot to the touch. "You definitely want to be ... «WILX-TV, Jul 15»
7
Griz WR Ellis Henderson regains lost year of eligibility : Football
Doctors determined the receiver suffered from irritable bowl syndrome (IBS), brought on by a bacterial infection in his stomach. «Ravalli Republic, Jul 15»
8
Your Healthy Family: Babies born dependent on drugs - KOAA.com …
"They're terribly tremulous, jittery, they're irritable, they're fussy. They have a terrible time feeding, tolerating feeds. They won't sleep, they're quite difficult to ... «KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News, Jul 15»
9
Britain's weekend workers: Meet the men and women who show that …
“If I work all four weekends I'm not taking any break and I start to get irritable so I deliberately take off one weekend in four, sometimes one ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
10
Madeline Glows with the flow - The Irish News
"One of the things that comes up all the time, is that people on the programme say they're less irritable," reveals the 25-year-old, laughing. «the Irish News, Jul 15»

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