irrationality

noun

ir·​rationality "+ 

1

: the quality or state of being irrational: such as

a

: lack of being endowed with reason

b

: lack of accordance with reason : unreasonableness, foolishness

2

: something that is irrational : absurdity

3

: inequality of dispersion of different colors in refraction spectra (as between crown and flint glass)

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin or New Latin irrationalitas, from Latin irrationalis irrational + -itas -ity

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