irrationally
(adverb) in an irrational manner; “they acted irrationally”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
irrationally (comparative more irrationally, superlative most irrationally)
In an irrational manner; without reason; in a manner contrary to reason
Synonym: absurdly
• rationally
Source: Wiktionary
Ir*ra"tion*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In an irrational manner. Boyle.
Ir*ra"tion*al, a. Etym: [L. irrationalis: cf. F. irrationnel. See In- not, and Rational.]
1. Not rational; void of reason or understanding; as, brutes are irrational animals.
2. Not according to reason; absurd; foolish. It seemed utterly irrational any longer to maintain it. I. Taylor.
3. (Math.)
Definition: Not capable of being exactly expressed by an integral number, or by a vulgar fraction; surd; -- said especially of roots. See Surd.
Syn.
– Absurd; foolish; preposterous; unreasonable; senseless. See Absurd.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 May 2025
(adjective) marked by columniation having free columns in porticoes either at both ends or at both sides of a structure
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
