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Topic: Philosophy

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.

irrationalist

IPA: /ɪˈræʃənəlɪst/

KK: /ɪˈræʃənəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who holds beliefs or ideas that are not based on reason or logic, often rejecting rational thought.

Example: The irrationalist refused to accept scientific evidence, believing instead in unfounded theories.

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.

irreal

IPA: /ɪˈrɪəl/

KK: /ɪˈrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not real or does not exist in reality.

Example: The dream felt so vivid, yet it was completely irreal.

irreality

IPA: /ɪrɪˈælɪti/

KK: /ɪrɪˈælɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being unreal or not existing in reality.

Example: In a dream, one often experiences a sense of irreality that can feel very vivid.

irredeemable

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈdiməbl/

KK: /ɪrɪˈdiməbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be saved, improved, or recovered; it is beyond help or repair.

Example: After the scandal, his reputation was considered irredeemable.

irreducibly

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəblɪ/

KK: /ɪrɪˈdjuːsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that cannot be made simpler or reduced further.

Example: The problem is irreducibly complex, meaning it cannot be simplified without losing essential details.

irreflexive

IPA: /ˌɪrɪˈflɛksɪv/

KK: /ɪrɪˈflɛksɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a relationship where no element is related to itself within a specific set.

Example: In mathematics, an irreflexive relation means that no element is related to itself.

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