Irrational

Table of contents

1 Noun 2 Translations 3 Adjective 4 Translations 5 Pronunciation 6 Etymology

Noun

irrational number

1. (mathematics) a real number incapable of being written as a fraction of two integers

Ex. e, pi (π)

Translations

• Finnish: irrationaaliluku
• Indonesian: bilangan irasional
• Japanese: 無理数 (むりすう , murisū)

Adjective

irrational

1. not rational
2. unfounded or nonsensical

Ex. Irrational decision, irrational action

Translations

• Dutch: irrationeel , onzinnig , onredelijk
• Finnish: irrationaalinen (1), epälooginen (2)
• French: irrationnel
• German: irrational
• Indonesian: irasional , tak masuk akal
• Japanese: 無理 (むり, muri)

Pronunciation

(US) SAMPA:/I@.r{.SV.nVl/

Etymology

ir- (not) + rational