irrational ir·ra·tion·al adj

irrational ir·ra·tion·al adj
[ɪ'ræʃənl]
irrazionale

an irrational fear — una paura irrazionale

he had become quite irrational about it — era diventato piuttosto irragionevole al riguardo


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  • ir|ra´tion|al|ness — ir|ra|tion|al «ih RASH uh nuhl, RASH nuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. not rational; contrary to reason; unreasonable; illogical: »It is irrational to be afraid of the number 13. The irrational laws which bad critics have framed for the government …   Useful english dictionary

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  • rational — ra|tion|al [ˈræʃənəl] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: rationalis, from ratio; RATIO] 1.) rational thoughts, decisions etc are based on reasons rather than emotions ≠ ↑irrational ▪ Parents need to be fully informed so they can make a… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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