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άλογος
irrational /ˈal.o.ɣos/
adjectiveA2#678 most common
Also: illogical, unreasonable
Example sentences
Η απόφαση του ήταν άλογος.
His decision was irrational.
Δεν καταλαβαίνω γιατί έκανε αυτή την άλογη επιλογή.
I don't understand why he made that irrational choice.
Η άλογη συμπεριφορά του τον οδήγησε σε προβλήματα.
His irrational behavior led him to problems.
Πρέπει να αποφεύγουμε τις άλογες αντιδράσεις.
We should avoid irrational reactions.
Η άλογη σκέψη δεν μας βοηθάει να προχωρήσουμε.
Irrational thinking does not help us move forward.
Αυτή η κατάσταση είναι εντελώς άλογος.
This situation is completely irrational.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | άλογος | άλογοι |
| Genitive | άλογου | άλογων |
| Accusative | άλογο | άλογους |
| Vocative | άλογε | άλογοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'άλογος' meaning 'irrational' comes from the Ancient Greek 'ἄλογος', which is a compound of the prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, 'not') and 'λόγος' (logos, 'reason, word'). The term was used in Ancient Greek to describe something that is without reason or logic.
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