IRRATIONALLY

irrationally

(adverb) in an irrational manner; “they acted irrationally”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

irrationally (comparative more irrationally, superlative most irrationally)

In an irrational manner; without reason; in a manner contrary to reason

Synonym: absurdly

Antonyms

• rationally

Source: Wiktionary


Ir*ra"tion*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In an irrational manner. Boyle.

IRRATIONAL

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



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