irrationality
intermediateB2/ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti/ · ir-ra-tion-al-i-ty
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable.
Meanings
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable.
وہ کیفیت جو بے منطقی یا غیر معقول ہو۔
غیر منطقی
ghair mantiqi
Synonyms
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.