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CARD 2 OF 8
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Not based on or guided by reasoning.
adjective
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nonrational
The essay examines the nonrational appeal of a melody that listeners find moving without knowing why.
Dictionary practice example.
A reader's nonrational affection for a minor character arises from a familiar nickname and a warm association she cannot explain through an argument about the plot.
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