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irrationality

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ir⋅ra⋅tion⋅al⋅i⋅ty

[i-rash-uh-nal-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. the quality or condition of being irrational.
2. an irrational, illogical, or absurd action, thought, etc.

Origin:
1560–70; irrational + -ity
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ir·ra·tion·al·i·ty   (ĭ-rāsh'ə-nāl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. ir·ra·tion·al·i·ties
  1. The state or quality of being irrational.

  2. An irrational idea, expression, or act.

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