Rational

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