irrational

CEFRB2

/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not based on clear thought, reason, or good judgment.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number.

Examples

  • Clava loves all things irrational, and works at the kindergarten for precisely that reason.

  • This teacher has an irrational hate against me.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of a real number, that cannot be written as the ratio of two integers.

  2. Not rational; unfounded, nonsensical or wrong-headed.

More examples

In context

  • The irrational conversation continued.

  • The number π is irrational.

  • an irrational decision

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Latin irratiōnālis, from ir- + ratiōnālis.