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irrationality

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/ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti/ · ir-ra-tion-al-i-ty

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable.

وہ کیفیت جو بے منطقی یا غیر معقول ہو۔

غیر منطقی

ghair mantiqi

Synonyms

illogicalityabsurdityincoherenceغیر منطقیبے وقوفیپریشان کن

Antonyms

rationalitylogicreasonمنطقعقلمعقولیت

Common Collocations

  • irrational behavior
  • irrational decisions
  • irrational fears

Example Sentences

His irrationality often led him to make poor choices.

اس کی غیر منطقی نوعیت اکثر اس کو بد انتخاب کرنے پر مجبور کرتی تھی۔

Us ki ghair mantiqi nawiat aksar us ko bad intekhab karne par majboor karti thi.

Irrationality can be dangerous in decision-making processes.

غیر منطقی رویہ فیصلہ سازی کے عمل میں خطرناک ہو سکتا ہے۔

Ghair mantiqi rawaiya faisla sazi ke amal mein khatarnaak ho sakta hai.

Understanding irrationality can help improve critical thinking skills.

غیر منطقی کا سمجھنا تنقیدی سوچ کی مہارتوں کو بہتر بنانے میں مدد کر سکتا ہے۔

Ghair mantiqi ka samajhna tanqidi soch ki maharaton ko behtar bananay mein madad kar sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

rationality:Rationality refers to logical reasoning, while irrationality refers to a lack thereof.

Word Family

irrational
adjectiveغیر منطقی
rational
adjectiveمنطقی
rationalize
verbمنطق پیدا کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Irrational starts with 'ir' like 'irrational behavior'.

Imagine someone making a poor decision under stress.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بے وقوفی کی شب میں عقل کی روشنی نہیں ملتی

Bewaqoofi ki shab mein aql ki roshni nahi milti.

In the night of foolishness, the light of reason cannot be found.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں عقل نہیں، وہاں بے وقوفی ہوتی ہے۔

Jahan aql nahi, wahan bewqoofi hoti hai.

Where there is no reason, there is foolishness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "irrationalitas" — lack of reason

First known use: 19th century

The word 'irrationality' emerged in English in the late 19th century, derived from Latin roots referring to a lack of reason or logical thought.