Rational
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rational is an adjective meaning Capable of reasoning.
Meaning
Capable of reasoning.
More Meanings
- Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
- (of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness.
- (mathematics, not comparable) Comprising, or expressible as, a ratio
- (chemistry, obsolete) synonymous replacement for "condensed" in condensed formula.
- (mathematics) A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.
- (historical) The breastplate worn by Israelite high priests.
Example Sentences
rational conduct
Man is a rational creature.
His statements were quite rational.
The quotient of two rationals is again a rational.
Word Forms
- rationall
- rationals
Synonyms for rational
Depending on context, synonyms include intelligent, mental, reasonable, intellectual, coherent, logical.
Antonyms for rational
Common opposites include absurd, irrational, nonsensical, arbitrary, arational, non-rational.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reasonable, sane, logical, reasoning, intellectual, thinking.
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