Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

irrationality

/ɪˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.55 in modern English

Syllables: ir-ra-tional-i-ty
IPA: /ɪˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

16

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

6

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quality or state of being irrational.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The quality or state of being irrational.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The quality or state of being irrational.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Something that is irrational; the result of an illogical or absurd thought or action.

Countable

Example Sentences

"Man introduces reason into the world of Nature, destroying irrational struggle and waste. But this activity is outside of self, distant, only reflected. Man sees this irrationality only with his intellect."

Etymology

From irrational + -ity. May also be analyzed as ir- + rationality.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: irrational

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɪˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

irrationalities (plural)

Synonyms

absurdity illogicality fallaciousness unreason mindlessness

Antonyms

rationality

Rhymes With

sexuality mortality hospitality morality mentality nationality municipality neutrality locality brutality confidentiality vitality

Questions

How do you pronounce irrationality?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/.
What does irrationality mean?: The quality or state of being irrational.
Where does irrationality come from?: From irrational + -ity. May also be analyzed as ir- + rationality.

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