IRASCIBLE


Meaning of IRASCIBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈra-sə-bəl ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle French, from Late Latin irascibilis, from Latin irasci to become angry, be angry, from ira

Date: circa 1530

: marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger

• iras·ci·bil·i·ty -ˌra-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• iras·ci·ble·ness i-ˈra-sə-bəl-nəs noun

• iras·ci·bly -blē adverb

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