irrationality

[ih-rash-uh-nal-i-tee]

noun

plural

irrationalities 

1. the quality or condition of being irrational.

2. an irrational, illogical, or absurd action, thought, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrationality¹

First recorded in 1560–70; irrational + -ity

Example Sentences

Sundar Pichai, the head of Google's parent firm Alphabet, told the BBC that while the growth of AI investment had been an "extraordinary moment", there was some "irrationality" in the current AI boom.

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Even its CEO sees some “irrationality” in the current AI mania.

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Sundai Pichai acknowledged there was "irrationality" behind the boom in artificial intelligence investment, which has fueled a tech rally this year.

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"I expect AI to be the same. So I think it's both rational and there are elements of irrationality through a moment like this."

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It added the Post believed the decision to issue the ban was without legal basis "due to its irrationality".

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Related Words

• foolishness