Definitions
- Describing a statement or argument that lacks coherence or reasoning. - Referring to an action or decision that does not follow a logical sequence. - Talking about a situation or event that is inconsistent with reason or common sense.
- Describing behavior or thoughts that are not guided by reason or logic. - Referring to a decision or action that is not based on sound judgment or evidence. - Talking about a belief or attitude that is not supported by facts or reality.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not based on reason or logic.
- 2Both words can be used to describe behavior, thoughts, decisions, or beliefs.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and imply a lack of sound judgment.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Illogical refers to a statement, argument, action, or situation that lacks coherence or reasoning, while irrational refers to behavior, thoughts, decisions, or beliefs that are not guided by reason or logic.
- 2Severity: Irrational implies a stronger deviation from reason or logic than illogical.
- 3Emotion: Irrational can sometimes imply a more emotional or impulsive decision or behavior than illogical.
- 4Usage: Illogical is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while irrational is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Illogical and irrational are synonyms that describe something that is not based on reason or logic. However, illogical is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts to describe a statement, argument, action, or situation that lacks coherence or reasoning. On the other hand, irrational is more commonly used in everyday language to describe behavior, thoughts, decisions, or beliefs that are not guided by reason or logic. Irrational also implies a stronger deviation from reason or logic than illogical and can sometimes imply a more emotional or impulsive decision or behavior.
