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irrationally-shaped

|ir-ra-tion-al-ly-shaped|

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/ɪˈræʃənəli ʃeɪpt/

unconventional form

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irrationally-shaped' originates from the word 'irrational,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'irrationalis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'rationalis' meant 'reasonable.'

Historical Evolution

'irrationalis' transformed into the Old French word 'irrationel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'irrational' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not reasonable or logical,' and over time it evolved to describe forms or shapes that defy logical patterns.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a form or structure that does not follow a logical or regular pattern.

The sculpture was irrationally-shaped, defying conventional design.

Synonyms

Antonyms

symmetrically-shapedregularly-shaped

Last updated: 2025/05/30 00:10