CEFR C1

non-rational

adjective

Meaning

Not based on or guided by reason, logic, or objective analysis, but rather by emotions, instincts, or other subjective factors. It describes something that operates outside the realm of logical thought, without necessarily being illogical or irrational.

Examples

His artistic choices often seemed non-rational, driven purely by creative impulse rather than careful planning.
The market sometimes exhibits non-rational behavior, reacting to rumors more than economic fundamentals.

Synonyms: intuitive, emotional, instinctive, subjective

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non-rational (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnˈræʃənəl/

Definition

Examples

His artistic choices often seemed non-rational, driven purely by creative impulse rather than careful planning.
The market sometimes exhibits non-rational behavior, reacting to rumors more than economic fundamentals.
She found comfort in the non-rational aspects of faith, which didn't require scientific proof.

How to Use non-rational

non-rational factors (collocation): elements not based on reason that influence something — "Non-rational factors often play a significant role in consumer purchasing decisions."
non-rational thought (collocation): thinking that is not based on logic or reason — "Some philosophical traditions explore the nature of non-rational thought as a valid way of understanding the world."

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