Definition Synonyms
Definition of rational - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
logical thinkingcapable of reasoning and logical thought
- She made a rational decision based on facts.
2.
logical soundnesslogically sound and not self-contradictory
- His argument was rational and well-structured.
3.
mathematicsTECH. capable of being expressed as a ratio of two integersTECH.
- The number 3/4 is a rational number.
4.
algebraic expressionTECH. capable of being expressed as a ratio of two polynomialsTECH.
- The equation is a rational function.
Noun
mathematicsTECH. number written as a fractionTECH.
- The number 0.5 is a rational.
Expressions with rational
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reason based on logical thinking or evidence
He had a rational motive for his decision.
mental process that uses logic and evidence to reach conclusions
Rational thinking helped her evaluate the risks before making a decision.
decision that seems most sensible after thinking about different possible results
Moving closer to work was a rational choice for her family.
theory that individuals make decisions to maximize benefits
Economists often use rational choice theory to predict consumer behavior.
number that can be expressed as a fraction
The number 0.5 is a rational number because it equals 1/2..
clothes designed for comfort and practicality
She wore rational dress for the hiking trip.
Origin of rational
Latin, ratio (reason) + -alis (pertaining to)
Terms with rational included in their meaning
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intellectual activity
using thought or rational judgment
thinking
rational consideration of a situation or decision
advisor
person who advises calm and rational thinking
impulsivity
acting impulsively without rational thought
guidance
person providing calm and rational advice
philosophy
rational and critically-minded in approach
child development
period when a child develops rational thinking
rational
thinking clearly and logically
mental state
mentally stable and rational
mental state
mentally sound and rational
mental clarity
mentally clear and rational
rational actions
seemingly irrational actions with reason
logic
based on logical thinking and rational argument
discussions
people advocating for rational thinking in discussions
sanity
state of being sane and rational
informal
inability to stay calm or rational
psychology
tendency of human cognition to deviate from rational judgement
thinking straight
rational and clear-headed
attitude
having a calm and rational attitude
rational
reasoned and objective rather than emotional
rational
not allowing emotions to affect work or decisions
behavior
capable of rational conduct and morally accountable
confused or scared
extremely confused or scared, lacking rational thought
rational thought
clear explanation, sound justification or purpose
Examples of rational in a sentence
The scientist provided a rational explanation for the phenomenon. She made a rational decision after considering all the facts. The plan was rational and easy to follow. The fraction 5/8 is a rational number. Rational numbers include both positive and negative fractions. Any rational expression can be written as a quotient of polynomials.
The student simplified the rational expression before solving the equation. Fractions like 3/4 are rationals. Rationals can be positive or negative.
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- French:rationnel, nombre rationnel, ...
- German:vernünftig, rationale Zahl, ...
- Italian:razionale, numero razionale, ...
- Spanish:racional, número racional, ...
- Portuguese:racional, coerente, ...
- Chinese:理性的, 有理数, ...
- Japanese:合理的な, 有理数, ...
- Arabic:عَقْلاني, عَدَد نِسْبِي, ...
- Hebrew:רַצְיוֹנָלִי, מִסְפָּר רַצְיוֹנָלִי, ...
- Russian:рациональный, рациональное число, ...
- Ukrainian:раціональний, раціональне, ...
- Hindi:तार्किक, परिमेय संख्या, ...
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