irritative Meaning & Definition
ˈir-ə-ˌtā-tiv
What Does Irritative Mean?
Irritative is an adjective that means serving to excite. It is also used to mean accompanied with or produced by irritation.
Word Facts for Irritative
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈir-ə-ˌtā-tiv/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | irritating and stimulative |
| Comparative / superlative | more irritative, most irritative |
| First known use | 1644 |
Irritative Definition (Adjective)
- serving to excite : irritating
- accompanied with or produced by irritation
irritative coughing
Synonyms of Irritative
Irritative synonyms and antonyms →Irritative in a Sentence
an irritative agent
an irritative fever
irritative coughing
Word Forms & Grammar
irritative
irritative (comparative more irritative, superlative most irritative)
irritative (plural irritatives)
Origin of Irritative
From irritate + -ive.
First Known Use
1644
How to Pronounce Irritative
Irritative is pronounced /ˈir-ə-ˌtā-tiv/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ir).
Frequently Asked Questions About Irritative
What part of speech is irritative?
Irritative is an adjective.
What is another word for irritative?
You can replace irritative with words such as irritating and stimulative. See the full list of irritative synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of irritative?
The comparative form is more irritative and the superlative form is most irritative.