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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesirrational
Pronunciation / Transliteration: iʁaˈt͡si̯oːnal
"Er hat irrational viel Geld für Luxusartikel ausgegeben."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner that is not based on reason or logic.
"She irrationally decided to quit her job without having another one lined up." - 2
In a way that is contrary to rational thought or judgment.
"He spent his savings irrationally on luxury items instead of saving for the future."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'irrationally' is derived from the Latin root 'irrationalis', which means 'not rational'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift in meaning from simply lacking reason to encompassing actions or thoughts that defy logical reasoning.
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अविवेकपूर्ण तरीके से
Transliteration: Avivekpoorn tareeke se
"उसने अविवेकपूर्ण तरीके से अपनी नौकरी छोड़ दी।"
非理性地
Transliteration: fēi lǐxìng de
"她非理性地决定辞职。"
비이성적으로
Transliteration: biiseongjeogeuro
"그는 비이성적으로 돈을 썼다."
非合理的に
Transliteration: Higōriteki ni
"彼女は非合理的に仕事を辞めることに決めた。"
irrationnellement
Transliteration: iʁaʃjɔnɛləmɑ̃
"Elle a irrationnellement décidé de quitter son emploi."
irrational
Transliteration: iʁaˈt͡si̯oːnal
"Er hat irrational viel Geld für Luxusartikel ausgegeben."
irrazionalmente
Transliteration: irrattsjonaˈmente
"Ha speso i suoi risparmi irrazionalmente."
irracionalmente
Transliteration: irrasjonalmente
"Decidió dejar su trabajo irracionalmente."
irracionalmente
Transliteration: iʁɐsiɐˈnɛl.mẽ.tʃi
"Ela decidiu irracionalmente gastar suas economias."
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