1. rational

adjective. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] consistent with or based on or using reason.

Rhymes with Rational

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How do you pronounce rational?

Pronounce rational as ˈræʃənəl.

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Sentences with rational

1. Adjective
Any number that can be written as a fraction or a ratio is a rational number.

Quotes about rational

1. The rules of friendship are tacit, unconscious; they are not rational. In business, though, you have to think rationally.
- Steven Pinker

2. I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.
- Jane Austen, Persuasion

3. Architecture is not an inspirational business, it's a rational procedure to do sensible and hopefully beautiful things; that's all.
- Harry Seidler

2. rational

adjective. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind.

3. rational

adjective. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion).

4. rational

noun. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] an integer or a fraction.