Main Entry:

iras·ci·ble

Pronunciation:

\i-ˈra-sə-bəl\

Function:

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