Meaning of unreason in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌənˈriz(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    unreason

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the senses ‘unreasonable intention’ and ‘impropriety’): from un-‘lack of’ + reason

    Definitions

    1. the state of being irrational

    Examples

    • « lacking powers of understanding »

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