irritancy

1 of 2

noun (1)

ir·​ri·​tan·​cy

ˈirətənsē,

-ətən-,

-si also -ətᵊn-

plural -es

Roman, civil, & Scots law

: a making or the quality or state of being made null and void : invalidation

also : irritant clause

irritancy

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -es

: the quality or state of being irritating

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

irritant entry 1 + -cy

Noun (2)

irritant entry 2 + -cy

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