"antirational" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more antirational [comparative], most antirational [superlative]
Rhymes: -æʃənəl Etymology: From anti- + rational. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|rational}} anti- + rational Head templates: {{en-adj}} antirational (comparative more antirational, superlative most antirational)
  1. Lacking or (especially) opposed to reason and rational thought. Related terms: arational, irrational, non-rational Translations (opposed to reason): antirracional (Portuguese)
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