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Rational

adjective
/ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
based on or in accordance with reason or logic

Example Sentences

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

She made a rational decision after considering all the facts.

Example Expressions

rational mind

Synonyms

logical, sensible, reasonable, sound, practical, coherent
Entry 1
logical, sensible, reasonable, sound, practical
Entry 2
logical, reasonable, sensible, sound, coherent

Antonyms

irrational, illogical, unreasonable, emotional
Entry 1
irrational, illogical, unreasonable, emotional
Entry 2
irrational, illogical, unreasonable

Collocations

rational thinking, rational decision, rational approach, rational explanation, rational behavior, rational argument
Entry 1
rational thinking, rational decision, rational approach, rational explanation
Entry 2
rational decision, rational explanation, rational behavior, rational argument

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