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NONRATIONAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nonrational mean?
• NONRATIONAL (adjective)
The adjective NONRATIONAL has 2 senses:
1. not based on reason
2. obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
Familiarity information: NONRATIONAL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not based on reason
Context example:
there is a great deal that is nonrational in modern culture
Similar:
irrational (not consistent with or using reason)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
Synonyms:
intuitive; nonrational; visceral
Similar:
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