irritation

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or antagonism; a cause of such feeling.

  - "His constant irritation caused friction in the workplace."
  - "The noise of the traffic was an irritation for the driver."

• Noun

  A condition of inflammation, especially of the skin, causing itching, pain, and often blisters.

  - "She had an irritation on her hand that kept her from working."
  - "The doctor prescribed ointment for the irritation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irritation
frustration , nation , vacation

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Variants

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irritation , irritations

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Etymology

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From Old French irriter, to provoke, irritate, from irra, anger, ire.

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Trivia

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1. Irritation is a common symptom of many medical conditions, including allergies, infections, and autoimmune diseases.

2. In chemistry, an irritant is a substance that causes inflammation or irritation when it comes into contact with living tissue.

3. The term 'irritation' is also used in psychology to describe a person's reaction to a stressor or provocation.

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Related Concepts

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1. agitation: A state of anxiety or excitement, often leading to restlessness or irritability.

2. annoyance: A feeling of displeasure caused by someone or something.

3. provocation: An action or statement that intentionally causes anger, irritation, or other strong emotions.

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Culture

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Irritation is a common human experience and has been the subject of literature, art, and music. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov experiences intense irritation and guilt. In music, the term 'irritation' is used in the title of several compositions, such as 'Irritation' by Edgard Varèse.

How to Memorize "irritation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is constantly annoyed or agitated, or imagine a rash or inflammation that causes discomfort and itching.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irritation' with feelings of annoyance, displeasure, or inflammation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I.R.R.I.T.A.T.I.O.N.' to remember the definition: Irritation is a feeling of Annoyance, Resentment, Resistance, Irritability, Tension, Agitation, and other Negative emotions.

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