Irrationality

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Pronunciation: /ɪˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/

Definitions of irrationality

noun the quality or state of being irrational; lack of rationality or reason

Example Sentences

A1 Irrationality is when someone acts without thinking.

A2 She couldn't explain the irrationality of her fear of spiders.

B1 The decision to quit his job seemed like an act of irrationality.

B2 The irrationality of his beliefs became apparent during the debate.

C1 The scientist's research focused on the irrationality of human decision-making.

C2 The philosopher delved into the depths of irrationality in human behavior.

adjective irrational

Example Sentences

A1 Some people have irrational fears of spiders.

A2 She couldn't understand his irrational behavior.

B1 The decision to quit his job seemed irrational to his friends.

B2 Her irrationality in handling the situation surprised everyone.

C1 The scientist's irrationality in his approach to the experiment raised concerns.

C2 The CEO's irrationality in making risky investments led to the downfall of the company.

Examples of irrationality in a Sentence

formal The decision was based on pure irrationality and lacked any logical reasoning.

informal Her fear of spiders was just pure irrationality, she knows they can't hurt her.

slang Stop being so irrational, there's no need to overreact like that.

figurative The irrationality of his actions left everyone puzzled and confused.

Grammatical Forms of irrationality

past tense

irrationalized

plural

irrationalities

comparative

more irrational

superlative

most irrational

present tense

irrationalizes

future tense

will irrationalize

perfect tense

has irrationalized

continuous tense

is irrationalizing

singular

irrationality

positive degree

irrational

infinitive

to irrationalize

gerund

irrationalizing

participle

irrationalized

Origin and Evolution of irrationality

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'irrationality' originated in Latin, derived from the word 'irrationalis' meaning 'not endowed with reason'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'irrationality' has come to be used to describe the state of being illogical or not based on reason, encompassing a broader range of meanings beyond just lacking reason.