non-rational

English

adj
Definitions
  • Contrary to reason; lacking an appropriate or sufficient reason; irrational.
  • Lacking the ability to reason.
  • (often) Not within the domain of what can be understood or analyzed by reason; outside the competence of the rules of reason.
  • (economics) Not based on one's own interests; inconsistent with utility maximization.

Etymology

Prefix from English rational (reasonable).

Origin

English

rational

Gloss

reasonable

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