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irrationalism

ir·ra·tion·al·ism
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-rash-uh-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /ɪˈræʃ ə nlˌɪz əm/
    • /ɪˈræʃənlɪz(ə)m /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-rash-uh-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /ɪˈræʃ ə nlˌɪz əm/

Definitions of irrationalism word

  • noun irrationalism irrationality in thought or action. 1
  • noun irrationalism an attitude or belief having a nonrational basis. 1
  • noun irrationalism a theory that nonrational forces govern the universe. 1
  • noun irrationalism A system of belief or action that disregards or contradicts rational principles. 1
  • noun irrationalism irrational thought, belief, or action 0
  • noun irrationalism A philosophical movement formed as a cultural reaction against positivism in the early 20th century. 0
See all 6 definitions of irrationalism

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Origin of irrationalism

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; irrational + -ism

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Parts of speech for Irrationalism

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Irrationalism

irrationalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Antonyms for irrationalism

noun irrationalism

  • rationalism — the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct.
Just one Antonym for irrationalism

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