Definitions for irritation
ˌɪr ɪˈteɪ ʃənir·ri·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. irritation, annoyance, vexation, botherationnoun

   the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

2. pique, temper, irritationnoun

   a sudden outburst of anger

   "his temper sparked like damp firewood"

3. irritationnoun

   (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

   "any food produced irritation of the stomach"

4. excitation, innervation, irritationnoun

   the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

5. discomfort, soreness, irritationnoun

   an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

6. aggravation, irritation, provocationnoun

   unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

7. annoyance, annoying, irritation, vexationnoun

   the act of troubling or annoying someone

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. irritationnoun

   The act of irritating, or exciting, or the state of being irritated; excitement; stimulation, usually of an undue and uncomfortable kind; especially, excitement of anger or passion; provocation; annoyance; anger.

2. irritationnoun

   The act of exciting, or the condition of being excited to action, by stimulation; -- as, the condition of an organ of sense, when its nerve is affected by some external body; esp., the act of exciting muscle fibers to contraction, by artificial stimulation; as, the irritation of a motor nerve by electricity; also, the condition of a muscle and nerve, under such stimulation.

3. irritationnoun

   A condition of morbid excitability or oversensitiveness of an organ or part of the body; a state in which the application of ordinary stimuli produces pain or excessive or vitiated action.

4. Etymology: From irritatio, from irritare

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Irritationnoun

   Etymology: irritatio, Latin; irritation, French; from irritate.

   1. Provocation; exasperation.2. Stimulation; vellication.

   Violent affections and irritations of the nerves, in any part of the body, is caused by something acrimonious. Arbuthnot.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Irritation

   Irritation, 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 (for example phenol and capsaicin) but mechanical, thermal (heat), and radiative stimuli (for example ultraviolet light or ionising radiations) can also be irritants. Irritation also has non-clinical usages referring to bothersome physical or psychological pain or discomfort. Irritation can also be induced by some allergic response due to exposure of some allergens for example contact dermatitis, irritation of mucosal membranes and pruritus. Mucosal membrane is the 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 involve the skin, vagina, eyes and lungs.

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1. irritation

   Irritation refers to a feeling of discomfort or annoyance, often caused by something that disrupts a person's peace or causes inconvenience. It can also refer to a physiological reaction or inflammation in response to a physical, chemical, or biological agent, particularly in a part of the body.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Irritationnoun

   the act of irritating, or exciting, or the state of being irritated; excitement; stimulation, usually of an undue and uncomfortable kind; especially, excitement of anger or passion; provocation; annoyance; anger

2. Irritationnoun

   the act of exciting, or the condition of being excited to action, by stimulation; -- as, the condition of an organ of sense, when its nerve is affected by some external body; esp., the act of exciting muscle fibers to contraction, by artificial stimulation; as, the irritation of a motor nerve by electricity; also, the condition of a muscle and nerve, under such stimulation

3. Irritationnoun

   a condition of morbid excitability or oversensitiveness of an organ or part of the body; a state in which the application of ordinary stimuli produces pain or excessive or vitiated action

4. Etymology: [L. irritatio: cf. F. irritation.]

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1. 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. 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.

Matched Categories

1. • Abnormality
   • Aggression
   • Annoyance
   • Sensitization

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of irritation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of irritation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of irritation in a Sentence

1. Barb DePree:

   If you are experiencing itching in your vulva, it actually isn't all that likely to be ayeast infection, it’s more likely to be related to something that caused contact irritation, or a vulvar skin issue. Some women put up with months to years of irritation before seeking an exam, so don't assume itching and irritation is just a normal part of life for women. It isn't!

2. Moses Hasid:

   Reprimand not a child immediately on the offence. Wait till the irritation has been replaced by serenity.

3. Scott C. Holstad:

   on sale today we have Doubts, Insecurities, Depression and Guilt for reduced prices, in this section Self-Hatred, Suicidal Ideation and Anger. that section there has Betrayal, Inferiority, Hostility and Frustration, but in the back, the best … Confusion, Apathy, Paranoia, Irritation and the beloved Need-To-Kiss-Ass-At-Work all on sale for very, very low prices…

4. Marcus Aurelius:

   Nothing is burdensome if taken lightly, and how nothing need arouse one’s irritation so long as one doesn’t make it bigger than it is by getting irritated.

5. Nathen Velez:

   In terms of some of the symptoms of headache, et cetera, unfortunately volatile organic compounds share, with a host of other things, the ability to cause very common symptoms at the lower levels – so headache, eye irritation, nose irritation, et cetera, i think that we have to look at the measured facts – and the measured facts include the fact that the air sampling in that area really is not pointing toward an air source for this.

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