Cholericness

/ˈkɑːlərɪknəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being choleric; a tendency toward anger, irritability, or a quick temper.

Etymology

From 'choleric' (adjective) + '-ness' (noun suffix forming abstract qualities), ultimately from Greek 'chole' via Latin.

Kelly Says

The 'cholericness' of a character in classical literature was supposed to be a physical trait—excess yellow bile—but now we'd just call it a personality trait!

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