RATIONAL


Meaning of RATIONAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ræʃənəl ]

1.

Rational decisions and thoughts are based on reason rather than on emotion.

He’s asking you to look at both sides of the case and come to a rational decision...

≠ irrational

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• ra‧tion‧al‧ly

It can be very hard to think rationally when you’re feeling so vulnerable and alone.

≠ irrationally

ADV : usu ADV with v

• ra‧tion‧al‧ity

We live in an era of rationality.

≠ irrationality

N-UNCOUNT

2.

A rational person is someone who is sensible and is able to make decisions based on intelligent thinking rather than on emotion.

Did he come across as a sane rational person?...

≠ irrational

ADJ

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