nonrational
adjective
Simple meaning
Contrary to reason.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nɑnˈɹeɪʃənəl
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Definition
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adjective
Contrary to reason; lacking an appropriate or sufficient reason; irrational.
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This meaning: Contrary to reason; lacking an appropriate or sufficient reason; irrational.
Used this way, nonrational is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: contrary to reason
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