Definitions for Rationalˈræʃ ə nl, ˈræʃ nl

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. rational number, rational(adj)

    an integer or a fraction

  2. rational(adj)

    consistent with or based on or using reason


  3. intellectual, rational, noetic(adj)

    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind


  4. rational(adj)

    capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers

    "rational numbers"

  5. rational(adj)


    "a rational analysis"

Webster Dictionary

  1. Rational(adj)

    relating to the reason; not physical; mental

  2. Rational(adj)

    having reason, or the faculty of reasoning; endowed with reason or understanding; reasoning

  3. Rational(adj)


  4. Rational(adj)

    expressing the type, structure, relations, and reactions of a compound; graphic; -- said of formulae. See under Formula

  5. Rational(noun)

    a rational being


  1. Rational

    Consistent, logical.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Rational

    rash′on-al, adj. pertaining to the reason: endowed with reason: agreeable to reason: sane: intelligent: judicious: (arith., alg.) noting a quantity which can be exactly expressed by numbers.—n. Rationabil′ity, the possession of reason.—adj. Rat′ionable, reasonable.—ns. Rationā′le, a rational account of anything, with reasons for its existence: a theoretical explanation or solution; Rationalisā′tion, subjection to rational principles.—v.t. Rat′ionalise, to interpret like a rationalist: to think for one's self.—v.i. to rely entirely or unduly on reason.—ns. Rat′ionalism, the religious system or doctrines of a rationalist; Rat′ionalist, one who believes himself guided in his opinions solely by reason, independently of authority, esp. in regard to religion—denying supernatural revelation.—adjs. Rationalist′ic, -al, pertaining to, or in accordance with, the principles of rationalism.—adv. Rationalist′ically, in a rationalistic manner.—n. Rational′ity, quality of being rational: the possession or due exercise of reason: reasonableness.—adv. Rat′ionally, reasonably.—n. Rat′ionalness.— Rat′ionals, dress for women convenient for bicycling, &c.—breeches instead of skirts.

  2. Rational

    rash′on-al, n. the breast-plate of the Jewish high-priest: a pectoral worn by a bishop. [L. rationale, a mistaken rendering in the Vulgate of the Gr. logion, oracle.]

British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Rational' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3966

  2. Adjectives Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Rational' in Adjectives Frequency: #532


  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Rational in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Rational in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

  1. Richard Berman:

    A settlement is a logical and rational option.

  2. Pounds Pitt:

    I ’ve always been really logical and rational.

  3. Allan Goldfein:

    Only exceptionally rational men can afford to be absurd.

  4. Pere Miro:

    Sooner or later someone should move for the rational way.

  5. Dostoyevsky:

    If everything on earth were rational, nothing would happen.

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