IPA: /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl.nəs/
KK: /aɪˈrɒnɪkəlnəs/
Definition: The quality of expressing something in a way that means the opposite of what is said, often in a humorous or sarcastic manner.
Example: Her ironicalness made it hard to tell if she was being serious or joking.
IPA: /ˈaɪrəni/
KK: /ˈaɪrəni/
Definition: A situation or expression where there is a difference between what is expected and what actually happens, often in a humorous or surprising way.
Example: It was a great irony that the fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call.
IPA: /ɪˈrædɪkəbl/
KK: /ɪˈrædɪkəbl/
Definition: Something that cannot be removed or eliminated; it is permanent and cannot be changed or destroyed.
Example: The irradicable beliefs of the community made it difficult to introduce new ideas.
IPA: /ɪˈræʃənl/
KK: /ɪˈræʃənl/
Definition: Not based on reason or logic; lacking sound judgment or clear thinking.
Example: His decision to quit his job without a backup plan was quite irrational.
Definition: A person or thing that acts in a way that is not based on reason or logic.
Example: His decision to quit his job without a backup plan was seen as an irrational move.
IPA: /ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/
KK: /ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/
Definition: A belief system that values feelings, instincts, or nonrational forces over logical reasoning.
Example: Many people criticize irrationalism for ignoring scientific evidence in favor of personal beliefs.
IPA: /ɪˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/
KK: /ɪˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/
Definition: The quality or state of not being reasonable or logical; acting without clear thinking or understanding.
Example: His decision was based on pure irrationality rather than facts.
IPA: /ɪˈræʃənəli/
KK: /ɪˈræʃənəli/
Definition: In a way that does not make sense or is not based on reason.
Example: He irrationally decided to quit his job without having another one lined up.
IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈkleɪməbli/
KK: /ɪrɪˈkleɪməbli/
Definition: In a way that cannot be recovered or reclaimed.
Example: The land was irreclaimably damaged by the oil spill.
IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsaɪləbəl/
KK: /ɪˌrɛkənˈsaɪləbəl/
Definition: Describing two or more things that cannot be made compatible or brought into agreement.
Example: The two sides had irreconcilable views on the issue, making a compromise impossible.
Definition: A person who refuses to compromise or change their beliefs, often leading to conflict with others.
Example: The irreconcilable in the debate refused to consider any alternative viewpoints.
IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsaɪləbli/
KK: /ɪˌrɛkənˈsaɪləbli/
Definition: In a way that shows two things cannot be made compatible or brought to agreement.
Example: The two sides argued irreconcilably, refusing to find any common ground.
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