unrational

ra·tion·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rash-uh-nl, rash-nl]
- /ˈræʃ ə nl, ˈræʃ nl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rash-uh-nl, rash-nl]
- /ˈræʃ ə nl, ˈræʃ nl/

Definitions of unrational word

adjective unrational agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development. 1
adjective unrational having or exercising reason, sound judgment, or good sense: a calm and rational negotiator. 1
adjective unrational being in or characterized by full possession of one's reason; sane; lucid: The patient appeared perfectly rational. 1
adjective unrational endowed with the faculty of reason: rational beings. 1
adjective unrational of, relating to, or constituting reasoning powers: the rational faculty. 1
adjective unrational proceeding or derived from reason or based on reasoning: a rational explanation. 1

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Origin of unrational

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English racional < Latin ratiōnālis, equivalent to ratiōn- (stem of ratiō) reason + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Unrational

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unrational popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Antonyms for unrational

adj unrational

coherent — If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.

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