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1. rational
adjective. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] consistent with or based on or using reason.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rationale (Latin)
- rationel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Rational
- national
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.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rationale (Latin)
- rationel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. rational
adjective. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion).
Antonyms
Etymology
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rationale (Latin)
- rationel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))