Definitions
- Describing a decision or behavior that is not based on reason or logic. - Referring to an intuitive or instinctive response that is not necessarily logical. - Talking about a belief or idea that is not supported by evidence or reason.
- Describing a decision or behavior that goes against reason or logic. - Referring to an emotional or impulsive response that is not based on facts or evidence. - Talking about a belief or idea that is not supported by reason or evidence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe decisions or behaviors that are not based on reason or logic.
- 2Both words can refer to beliefs or ideas that are not supported by evidence or reason.
- 3Both words can be used to describe emotional or impulsive responses.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Nonrational is a broader term that encompasses decisions or behaviors that are not necessarily illogical, but rather not based on reason or logic. Irrational specifically refers to decisions or behaviors that go against reason or logic.
- 2Emotionality: Nonrational can refer to intuitive or instinctive responses that are not necessarily emotional. Irrational often implies an emotional or impulsive response.
- 3Connotation: Nonrational has a more neutral connotation, while irrational often has a negative connotation.
- 4Usage: Nonrational is less common than irrational and is often used in academic or technical contexts. Irrational is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Nonrational and irrational are synonyms that describe decisions or behaviors that are not based on reason or logic. However, nonrational is a broader term that encompasses intuitive or instinctive responses that may not necessarily be illogical. Irrational, on the other hand, specifically refers to decisions or behaviors that go against reason or logic and often implies an emotional or impulsive response.
