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Topic: Beliefs

ironicalness

IPA: /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl.nəs/

KK: /aɪˈrɒnɪkəlnəs/

noun

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.

irony

IPA: /ˈaɪrəni/

KK: /ˈaɪrəni/

noun

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.

irradicable

IPA: /ɪˈrædɪkəbl/

KK: /ɪˈrædɪkəbl/

adjective

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.

irrational

IPA: /ɪˈræʃənl/

KK: /ɪˈræʃənl/

adjective

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.

noun

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.

irrationalism

IPA: /ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

KK: /ɪˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

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.

irrationality

IPA: /ɪˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɪˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/

noun

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.

irrationally

IPA: /ɪˈræʃənəli/

KK: /ɪˈræʃənəli/

adverb

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.

irreclaimably

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈkleɪməbli/

KK: /ɪrɪˈkleɪməbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be recovered or reclaimed.

Example: The land was irreclaimably damaged by the oil spill.

irreconcilable

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsaɪləbəl/

KK: /ɪˌrɛkənˈsaɪləbəl/

adjective

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.

noun

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.

irreconcilably

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsaɪləbli/

KK: /ɪˌrɛkənˈsaɪləbli/

adverb

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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