rational

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Pronunciation

/ˈræʃənəl/(RASH-un-ul)

Part of speech

adjectiveneutral

Chinese

理性的；合理的（基于理由和逻辑而非情感）

Definition

Based on reason and logic rather than emotion; sensible and fair.

Word family

  • rationality/ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/(n)理性；合理性
  • rationally/ˈræʃənəli/(adv)理性地
  • rationalise/ˈræʃənəlaɪz/(v)合理化；理性解释

Collocations

  • rational decision
  • rational argument
  • rational thinking
  • remain rational
  • a rational approach
  • rational explanation
  • bounded rationality

Examples

  1. 1.When emotions run high, it can be difficult to maintain a rational perspective on the situation.
  2. 2.A rational analysis of the options points clearly toward consolidation rather than expansion.

Synonyms

  • logical/ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/— based on logic
  • reasonable/ˈriːzənəbəl/— fair and sensible
  • sensible/ˈsɛnsɪbəl/— practical; showing good judgement

Etymology

from Latin "rationalis" = based on reason, from "ratio" (reason, calculation)