irrational (Meaning)
irrational (n)
a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
irrational (a)
not consistent with or using reason
real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers
irrational (a.)
Not rational; void of reason or understanding; as, brutes are irrational animals.
Not according to reason; absurd; foolish.
Not capable of being exactly expressed by an integral number, or by a vulgar fraction; surd; -- said especially of roots. See Surd.
Synonyms & Antonyms of irrational
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unsound
- silly
- illogical
- inconsequential
- absurd
- unreasoned
- misleading
- meaningless
- fallacious
- weird
- weak
- foolish
- invalid
- inconsequent
- nonrational
Antonyms:
- informed
- compelling
- solid
- solid
- sober
- credible
- convincing
- well-founded
- reasoned
- certain
- enlightened
- commonsense
- plausible
- informed
- organized
- compelling
- organized
- justified
- clear
- commonsense
- justified
- just
- plausible
- true
- certain
- persuasive
- reasoned
- convincing
- well-grounded
- just
- enlightened
- true
- well-grounded
- sober
- persuasive
- clear
- well-founded
- credible
Synonyms:
- preposterous
- inconsistent
- strange
- ill-advised
- misguided
- eristic
- wacky
- reasonless
- rambling
- odd
- Kafkaesque
- nutty
- senseless
- sophistic
- inexplicable
- eristical
- peculiar
- mad
- sophistical
- half-baked
- unexplainable
- disorganized
- asinine
- unaccountable
- disordered
- unconvincing
- unconsidered
- specious
- whacky
- insane
- nonsensical
- random
- unusual
- surreal
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irrational Sentence Examples
- His irrational fear of heights paralyzed him from ascending the tower.
- The irrationality of the conspiracy theory spread like wildfire through social media.
- The driver's irrational speed jeopardized the safety of all on the road.
- Her irrational behavior made it impossible to reason with her.
- The irrationally high prices of the products deterred potential buyers.
- His irrational jealousy drove him to isolate his partner.
- The irrational exuberance of the stock market led to a bubble bursting.
- The irrational hatred towards a minority group fostered an atmosphere of intolerance.
- The irrational pursuit of perfection left him constantly dissatisfied.
- The irrational fear of public speaking prevented her from giving a presentation.
FAQs About the word irrational
a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number, not consistent with or using reason, real but not expressible as the quotient of two integersNot ra
unreasoning, illegitimate,unreasonable, unsound, silly, illogical, inconsequential, absurd,unreasoned, misleading
rational, sane, reasonable, valid,rational, sensible, logical, sound, sensible, wise
His irrational fear of heights paralyzed him from ascending the tower.
The irrationality of the conspiracy theory spread like wildfire through social media.
The driver's irrational speed jeopardized the safety of all on the road.
Her irrational behavior made it impossible to reason with her.
