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
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
