English Explanatory Dictionary

irrationality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being irrational.
  2. The state of being illogical or absurd.
  3. The property of being an irrational number.
  4. The state of being incapable of reason or abstract thought.
  5. Something that is irrational; the result of an illogical or absurd thought or action.

Pronunciation

/ɪˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/ /ɪˌɹæʃ.ɪˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ /əˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-irrationality.wav

Word forms

irrationality irrationalities

Etymology

From irrational + -ity. May also be analyzed as ir- + rationality.

Synonyms

absurdity illogicality fallaciousness unreason mindlessness

Antonyms

rationality

Translations

Azerbaijani: irrasionallıq
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