Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Irritation has 8 different meanings across 1 category:
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
"The constant noise from the construction site next door caused a deep irritation that made it impossible for me to focus on my work."
(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
"any food produced irritation of the stomach"
the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
"The doctor adjusted the electrode to stimulate irritation in the nerve, causing the patient's leg to twitch involuntarily."
an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
"The endless waiting for his flight caused a deep irritation that made it hard to focus on anything else."
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
"His constant complaining about minor details created such irritation among his coworkers that several of them decided to quit."
the act of troubling or annoying someone
"His constant humming during the meeting caused a great deal of irritation among his colleagues."
The act of irritating or annoying
"The constant dripping faucet caused a steady irritation that made it hard for anyone to focus on work."