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rational

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having reason or the power of reasoning: behaving in a reasonable or sensible way.

    - "A rational person would consider all the evidence before making a decision."
    - "The rational thing to do would be to save for retirement."
  • adjective

    Relating to, based on, or involving reason or the intellect.

    - "The rational explanation for the phenomenon was not immediately apparent."
    - "Rational thought processes are essential for problem-solving."
  • noun

    A person who uses reason and good judgment.

    - "The rational leader made a wise decision based on the facts."
    - "John is a rational person and always thinks things through before acting."
Pronunciation
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Antonyms

arational , irrational , non-rational , irrational , absurd , irrational , nonsensical
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rational
station , nation , vacation , oblation , education
Variants
List of all variants of rational that leads to same result
rational , rationally , rationalness , rationalnesses , rationals , rational function , rational functions , rational number , rational numbers , anti-rational , anti-rationalism , anti-rationalisms , anti-rationalist , anti-rationalists , anti-rationalities , anti-rationality , antirational , antirationalism , antirationalisms , antirationalist , antirationalists , antirationalities , antirationality , hyper-rational , hyper-rationality , hyperrational , hyperrationality , sub-rational , subrational
Forms
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rationality, rationalize, rationalised, rationalizing

Etymology
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From Old French rational, from Latin rationalis : ratio 'reason' + -alis 'pertaining to'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'rational' comes from the Latin word 'rationalis', which means 'pertaining to reason'.

  2. Rationality is a key concept in many fields, including philosophy, psychology, economics, and law.

  3. Rationality is often seen as a desirable trait in human beings, as it allows us to make informed decisions and solve problems effectively.

Related Concepts
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  1. Reason: The ability to think and understand things logically. Reason is often contrasted with emotion and instinct.

  2. Logic: The study of valid reasoning. Logic is used to analyze arguments and determine their soundness.

  3. Intelligence: The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. Intelligence is often associated with rationality, but it also includes other cognitive abilities such as creativity and emotional intelligence.

Culture
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In literature and art, rationality is often contrasted with emotion and passion. Rational characters are often depicted as logical, methodical, and objective, while emotional characters are portrayed as impulsive and irrational. Rationality has also been a central theme in philosophy, particularly in the works of René Descartes, Immanuel Kant, and John Locke.

How to Memorize "rational"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the word 'rational', imagine a person using their intellect and reasoning to make decisions. Picture a person sitting at a desk, thinking through a problem, and coming up with a logical solution.

  2. associate

    - To associate the word 'rational' with words such as 'logic', 'reason', and 'intelligence'. Remember that rational people use their minds to think things through and make sensible decisions.

  3. mnemonics

    - To use the mnemonic 'Reasonable Rob' to remember the meaning of 'rational'. Imagine a robot named Rob who is always reasonable and logical in his actions and decisions.

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