First Known Use: circa 1530
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irascible
adjective iras·ci·ble \i-ˈra-sə-bəl\
: becoming angry very easily : having a bad temper
Full Definition of IRASCIBLE
: 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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Origin of IRASCIBLE
Middle French, from Late Latin irascibilis, from Latin irasci to become angry, be angry, from ira
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irascible
adjective iras·ci·ble \i-ˈra-sə-bəl\
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: easily angered
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