What is another word for irrational quantity?
Pronunciation: [ɪɹˈaʃənə͡l kwˈɒntɪti] (IPA) 
The phrase "irrational quantity" refers to a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, and these numbers often go on indefinitely when expressed as decimals. There are several synonyms for irrational quantities, including radical numbers, surds, incommensurable numbers, transcendental numbers, and non-repeating decimals. Radical numbers and surds are expressions that include square roots, cube roots, or other fractional exponents. Incommensurable numbers are those that do not have a common factor and cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers. Transcendental numbers are algebraic numbers that do not satisfy any algebraic equation with rational coefficients. Lastly, non-repeating decimals are decimal numbers that never end in a repeating pattern.
