HeyRuaHow to say “reasonableness” in Irish
- Irish:
- réasúntacht
- English:
- reasonableness, rationality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-soon-tukht” /ˈreːsˠuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- réasúntachta, na réasúntachta (e.g. tástáil na réasúntachta, the test of reasonableness)
What does “réasúntacht” mean?
“Réasúntacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reasonableness
- The quality of being fair, sensible or moderate, for example in price or in behaviour.Also: moderateness, moderation, fairness.
1 other meaning: rationality
- 2rationality
- The quality of being based on reason or of thinking logically.Also: reason, logic.
“Réasúntacht” with the article
Here is réasúntacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Réasúntacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réasúntacht, the Irish word for reasonableness.
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Reasonableness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reasonableness?
The Irish for reasonableness is réasúntacht (pronounced “RAY-soon-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rationality.
How do you pronounce réasúntacht in Irish?
Réasúntacht is said like “RAY-soon-tukht” (IPA /ˈreːsˠuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does réasúntacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for réasúntacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does réasúntacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réasúntacht can mean reasonableness or rationality, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'réasúntacht' related to 'réasúnta'?
'Réasúntacht' is the abstract noun formed from the adjective 'réasúnta' (reasonable, fairly), just as 'reasonableness' comes from 'reasonable'.
What is the difference between 'réasúntacht' and 'réasún'?
'Réasún' means reason itself, the faculty or a cause, while 'réasúntacht' is the quality of being reasonable or rational.
