irrationalize

[ ih-rash-uh-nl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, ir·ra·tion·al·ized, ir·ra·tion·al·iz·ing.

1. to make or cause to be irrational.

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrationalize¹

First recorded in 1890–95; irrational + -ize

Example Sentences

The poor man wants to rationalize the irrational, and irrationalize the rational.

From Project Gutenberg

And he wishes, unhappy man, to rationalize the irrational and irrationalize the rational.

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