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irrationality
[ ih-rash-uh-nal-i-tee ]
/ ɪˌræʃ əˈnæl ɪ ti /
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noun, plural ir·ra·tion·al·i·ties for 2.
the quality or condition of being irrational.
an irrational, illogical, or absurd action, thought, etc.
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Origin of irrationality
First recorded in 1560–70; irrational + -ity
Words nearby irrationality
irradiate, irradiation, irradicable, irrational, irrationalism, irrationality, irrationalize, irrational number, Irrawaddy, irreal, irrebuttable
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How to use irrationality in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for irrationality
irrationality
irrationalism
/ (ɪˌræʃəˈnælɪtɪ) /
noun
the state or quality of being irrational
irrational thought, action, or behaviour
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