English Explanatory Dictionary

non-rational

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Contrary to reason; lacking an appropriate or sufficient reason; irrational.
  2. Lacking the ability to reason.
  3. Not within the domain of what can be understood or analyzed by reason; outside the competence of the rules of reason.
  4. Not based on one's own interests; inconsistent with utility maximization.

Word forms

non-rational nonrational

Etymology

From non- + rational.

Synonyms

arational irrational

Related words

irrational non-rationality rational
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