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irrationalism

[ ih-rash-uh-nl-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. irrationality in thought or action.
  2. an attitude or belief having a nonrational basis.
  3. a theory that nonrational forces govern the universe.

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Other Words From

  • ir·ration·al·ist adjective noun
  • ir·ration·al·istic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of irrationalism1

First recorded in 1805–15; irrational + -ism

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Example Sentences

Thus the objection of "irrationalism" directed against the new philosophy falls to the ground.

Classical empiricism results in irrationalism; perhaps it would even be fitting to designate it by this latter name.

His contention that they cannot be reasoned about has led to the further charge of irrationalism.

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