nnoun.quantitya real number that cannot be expressed as a rational numberSynset:irrational number
Hypernyms:real real number
Inherited Hypernyms:irrational numberreal numbercomplex numbernumberdefinite quantitymeasureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:algebraic numbertranscendental number
Full Hyponyms:algebraic numberepitranscendental number
adjadj.allnot consistent with or using reasonExamples:- irrational fears
- irrational animals
Antonyms:rational
Derivationally Related Form:irrationality
Inherited Hypernyms:irrational
Similar to:blind unreasoning nonrational reasonless superstitious
See also:illogical incoherent unlogical unreasonable
adjadj.pertreal but not expressible as the quotient of two integersTopic:mathmathematicsmaths
Antonyms:rational
Pertainyms:ratio
Inherited Hypernyms:irrational