IRRATIONALITY

Irrationality

Irrationality is cognition, thinking, talking or acting without inclusion of rationality. It is more specifically described as an action or opinion given through inadequate use of reason, emotional distress, or cognitive deficiency. The term is used, usually pejoratively, to describe thinking and actions that are, or appear to be, less useful, or more illogical than other more rational alternatives.

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irrationality

Noun

  1. The quality or state of being irrational; want of the faculty or the quality of reason; fatuity.
  2. Something which is irrational or brought forth by irrational action, judgement, idea or thought.


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