CultureSeptember 7, 2026

hyperrationalism

HY-per-rash-uh-nal-iz-uhm

Definition

An excessive or extreme reliance on logical reasoning, efficiency, and cold calculation over human emotion or intuition.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hyper-' (over or excessive) and the Latin 'rationalis' (of or based on reason), with the suffix '-ism' indicating a system or doctrine.

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