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suprarational

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su·​pra·​ra·​tio·​nal | \ ˌsü-prə-ˈrash-nəl How to pronounce suprarational (audio) , -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

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1694, in the meaning defined above

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“Suprarational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suprarational. Accessed 7 Jun. 2020.

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