irrational

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
  2. adjective not consistent with or using reason
  3. adjective real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers

Etymology

From Latin irratiōnālis, from ir- + ratiōnālis.

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Synonyms

irrational number

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