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Definition of rationality - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
logic and reasonquality of being logical and reasonable
- Her rationality helped her solve the problem quickly.
2.
businessTECH. assumption that consumers compare options when making purchasesTECH.
- The model assumes rationality among consumers.
Expressions with rationality
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rationality focusing on efficient means to achieve ends
Instrumental rationality guides decisions in economic models.
Origin of rationality
Latin, rationalis (reasonable)
Terms with rationality included in their meaning
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rationality
the ability to think and make judgments
rationality
calm and sensible thinking in stressful situations
rationality
reasonableness or sensibleness of thought
logic
boundary of rationality
psychology
appearance of rationality concealing true intentions
historical movement
movement favoring rationality and strict forms in the 17th and 18th centuries
rationality
belief in rational structure of reality
metaphor
ideal of rationality and virtue
rationality
condition of being supported by reasons
philosophy
rationality focusing on efficient means to achieve ends
Examples of rationality in a sentence
Rationality should guide policy decisions, the panel argued. The pricing study relies on consumer rationality. Advertising can challenge assumptions about rationality.
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- French:rationalité, ...
- German:Rationalität, Vernunft, ...
- Italian:razionalità, ...
- Spanish:racionalidad, ...
- Portuguese:racionalidade, ...
- Chinese:理性, 理性行为假设, ...
- Japanese:合理性, 合理的行動, ...
- Arabic:عَقْلَانِيَّة, عَقْلانِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:רַצְיוֹנָלִיּוּת, הִתְנַהֲגוּת רַצְיוֹנָלִית, ...
- Russian:рациональность, ...
- Ukrainian:раціональність, припущення про раціональну поведінку споживачів, ...
- Hindi:तर्कशीलता, विवेकशीलता, ...
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