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British pronunciation
/ˈræʃənəl/

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
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She remained rational during the crisis, calmly evaluating the best course of action.
He prides himself on being rational, preferring logic and reason over impulsive reactions.
02

capable of thinking logically

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Rational beings, unlike machines, can understand and adapt to new and complex situations using logic and reasoning.
As a rational being, he weighed the pros and cons before making a decision.
03

involving logical thinking or sensible reasoning

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Her argument was rational, supported by facts and coherent reasoning.
The scientist approached the problem with a rational mindset, relying on evidence and logical deductions.
Rational
01

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

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1/2 is a rational because it can be written as the fraction of two integers.
5 is a rational because it can be written as 5/1.
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