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irrational

The correct spelling is irrational.

How to pronounce irrational

noun

IPA: /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/

Say it like: Irr-ash-ona-l

The correct spelling is irrational. A real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number. For example: "an irrational decision"

Usage Examples

an irrational decision

The number π is irrational.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number.

adjective

  1. 1.Not rational; unfounded or nonsensical.
  2. 2.Of a real number, that cannot be written as the ratio of two integers.

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