rational
21rational — ► ADJECTIVE 1) based on or in accordance with reason or logic. 2) able to think sensibly or logically. 3) having the capacity to reason. 4) Mathematics (of a number or quantity) expressible as a ratio of whole numbers. DERIVATIVES rationality… …
22rational — rationally, adv. rationalness, n. /rash euh nl, rash nl/, adj. 1. agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development. 2. having or exercising reason, sound judgment, or good sense: a calm and rational negotiator.… …
23rational — 01. I think we need to talk about this calmly, and try to make a [rational] decision together. 02. It s difficult to think [rationally] when everyone is so emotional about the subject. 03. In our modern age, [rationality] has become too important …
24rational — ra|tion|al [ˈræʃənəl] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: rationalis, from ratio; RATIO] 1.) rational thoughts, decisions etc are based on reasons rather than emotions ≠ ↑irrational ▪ Parents need to be fully informed so they can make a… …
25rational — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English racional, from Anglo French racionel, from Latin rationalis, from ration , ratio Date: 14th century 1. a. having reason or understanding b. relating to, based on, or agreeable to reason ; reasonable < a… …
26rational — 1. adjective /ˈræʃ(ə)nəl/ a) healthy or balanced intellectually; reasonable rational conduct b) capable of deductive reasoning Man is a rational creature …
27rational — angemessen; vernunftgemäß; gescheit (umgangssprachlich); sinnvoll; vernünftig * * * ra|ti|o|nal [rats̮i̯o na:l] <Adj.>: a) die Vernunft betreffend, von der Vernunft bestimmt: eine rationale Auffassung, Einstellung; das rationale Denken; für …
28rational — adj. VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ It all seemed quite rational to me. ADVERB ▪ highly, very ▪ completely …
29rational — [[t]ræ̱ʃənəl[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n Rational decisions and thoughts are based on reason rather than on emotion. He s asking you to look at both sides of the case and come to a rational decision... Mary was able to short circuit her stress… …
30rational */*/ — UK [ˈræʃ(ə)nəl] / US adjective 1) based on sensible practical reasons rather than emotions There didn t seem to be any rational explanation for his actions. Your choice was perfectly rational under the circumstances. a rational approach to the… …
