Table of Contents
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 Motive
- nonautomotive
- locomotive
- automotive
- airmotive
- emotive
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))
4. rational
noun. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] an integer or a fraction.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rationale (Latin)
- rationel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. motive
noun. ['ˈmoʊtɪv'] the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior.
Synonyms
Antonyms
8. motive
noun. ['ˈmoʊtɪv'] a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration.