excitable
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ex·cit·able
adjective \ik-ˈsī-tə-bəl\Definition of EXCITABLE
1
: capable of being readily roused into action or a state of excitement or irritability
2
: capable of being activated by and reacting to stimuli <excitable cells>
— ex·cit·abil·i·ty \-ˌsī-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— ex·cit·able·ness \-ˈsī-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun
See Examples of EXCITABLE
- <an excitable child who needs a stable home life>
First Known Use of EXCITABLE
1609
Related to EXCITABLE
- Synonyms
- fiddle-footed, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, hyper, hyperactive, hyperexcitable, hyperkinetic, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittery, skittish, spasmodic, spooky
- Antonyms
- imperturbable, nerveless, unexcitable, unflappable, unshakable
Rhymes with EXCITABLE
ex·cit·able
adjective \ik-ˈsīt-ə-bəl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of EXCITABLE
of living tissue or an organism : capable of being activated by and reacting to stimuli : exhibiting irritability <the biochemistry of excitable membranes—Science>
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