transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈræʃnəlɪzm ]
n. 1 Philos. the theory that reason is the foundation of certainty in knowledge (opp. EMPIRICISM (see EMPIRIC), SENSATIONALISM). 2 Theol. the practice of treating reason as the ultimate authority in religion. 3 a belief in reason rather than religion as a guiding principle in life. øørationalist n. rationalistic adj. rationalistically adv.