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Definition & Meaning of "rational"in English

rational
01

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

rational definition and meaning
Examples
She remained rational during the crisis, calmly evaluating the best course of action.
02

capable of thinking logically

Examples
Rational beings, unlike machines, can understand and adapt to new and complex situations using logic and reasoning.
03

involving logical thinking or sensible reasoning

Examples
Her argument was rational, supported by facts and coherent reasoning.
Rational
01

a number that can be written as a fraction of two integers

Examples
1/2 is a rational because it can be written as the fraction of two integers.
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