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suprarational

adjective su·pra·ra·tio·nal \ ˌsü-prə-ˈrash-nəl , -ˈra-shə-nᵊl , -ˌprä- \

Definition of suprarational

: transcending the rational : based on or involving factors not to be comprehended by reason alone
  • the stars inspire suprarational dreams
  • —R. J. Dubos

First Known Use of suprarational

1694

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