# non-rational

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Contrary to reason; lacking an appropriate or sufficient reason; irrational.
2. Lacking the ability to reason.
3. Not within the domain of what can be understood or analyzed by reason; outside the competence of the rules of reason.
4. Not based on one's own interests; inconsistent with utility maximization.

## Etymology
From non- + rational.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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