IRRATIONALITY


Meaning of IRRATIONALITY in English

“+ noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin or New Latin irrationalitas, from Latin irrationalis irrational + -itas -ity — more at irrational

1. : the quality or state of being irrational: as

a. : lack of being endowed with reason

b. : lack of accordance with reason : unreasonableness , foolishness

2. : something that is irrational : absurdity

3. : inequality of dispersion of different colors in refraction spectra (as between crown and flint glass)

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