late 15c., "not endowed with reason" (of beats, etc.); earlier (of quantities) "inexpressible in ordinary numbers" (late 14c.); from Latin irrationalis "without reason," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + rationalis "reason" (see rational). Meaning "illogical, absurd" is attested from 1640s. Related: Irrationally.
例文
1. The rational and the irrational complement each other.Individually,they are far less powerful.
理性と非理性は相補的である。両者を分けると、力がぐっと小さくなります。
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2.His behaviour was becoming increasingly irrational .
彼の行為はますます理性的ではなくなってきた。
3.The weight of irrational guilt pressed on her.
いわれのない罪悪感に彼女は息切れした。
4.After taking the drug she became completely irrational .
彼女は麻薬を吸った後、完全に理性を失ってしまった。
5.Strong irrational dislikes of other people can easily be picked up from others.