IRRATIONALITY

irrationality, unreason

(noun) the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

irrationality (countable and uncountable, plural irrationalities)

The quality or state of being irrational; want of the faculty or the quality of reason; fatuity.

Something which is irrational or brought forth by irrational action, judgement, idea or thought.

(math) The property of being irrational.

Synonyms

• unreason

Antonyms

• rationality

Source: Wiktionary


Ir*ra`tion*al"i*ty, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being irrational. "Brutish irrationaliity." South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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