What does rational mean in English? Meaning of rational definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "rational": an integer or a fraction
Noun
Meaning: an integer or a fractionSynonyms: rational
rational numberHyponyms: fractionHypernyms: real
real numberMeaning of "rational": consistent with or based on or using reason
Adjective
Meaning: consistent with or based on or using reasonExample: rational behavior
a process of rational inference
rational thoughtSynonyms: rationalAntonyms: irrationalSimilar: coherent
demythologised
demythologized
intelligent
logical
lucid
reasonable
reasoning
sane
thinkingAlso see: logical
reasonable
sane
sensibleMeaning of "rational": of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
Adjective
Meaning: of or associated with or requiring the use of the mindExample: intellectual problems
the triumph of the rational over the animal side of manSynonyms: intellectual
noetic
rationalSimilar: mentalMeaning of "rational": capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers
Adjective
Meaning: capable of being expressed as a quotient of integersExample: rational numbersSynonyms: rationalAntonyms: irrationalMeaning of "rational": having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion)
Adjective
Meaning: having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion)Example: a rational analysisSynonyms: rationalSimilar: intellectualAdjective: Capable of reasoning. Man is a rational creature. 2001, Mark Sainsbury, chapter 1, Logical Forms — An Introduction to Philosophical Logic, edition 2nd, Blackwell Publishing, ISBN 978-0-63121-679-7, §7, page 32: The utility of valid arguments is a monument to our frailty: to the fact that we are not completely rational beings.2001, Mark Sainsbury, chapter 1, Logical Forms — An Introduction to Philosophical Logic, edition 2nd, Blackwell Publishing, ISBN 978-0-63121-679-7, §7, page 32: The utility of valid arguments is a monument to our frailty: to the fact that we are not completely rational beings.Logically sound; not contradictory or otherwise absurd. His statements were quite rational.(of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness. rational conduct 2014 June 21, “Magician’s brain”, The Economist, volume 411, number 8892: The [Isaac] Newton that emerges from the [unpublished] manuscripts is far from the popular image of a rational practitioner of cold and pure reason. The architect of modern science was himself not very modern. He was obsessed with alchemy.2014 June 21, “Magician’s brain”, The Economist, volume 411, number 8892: The [Isaac] Newton that emerges from the [unpublished] manuscripts is far from the popular image of a rational practitioner of cold and pure reason. The architect of modern science was himself not very modern. He was obsessed with alchemy.(mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers. ¾ is a rational number, but √2 is an irrational number.(mathematics, arithmetic, not comparable) Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.(chemistry) Expressing the type, structure, relations, and reactions of a compound; graphic; said of formulae.Synonyms:
levelheaded, sensible, wise, normal, impartial, lucid, deliberate, logical, judicious, thoughtful, sane, reasonable, stable, balanced, analytical, enlightened, prudent, intelligent, sober, knowing, sound, synthetic, thinking, intellectual, calm, objective, reasoning, cool, cerebral, circumspect, collected, discerning, discriminating, far-sighted, perspicacious, reflective, sagacious, together, well-advised, ratiocinative, all there, cognitive, deductive, philosophic,
Antonyms:
senseless, unwise, foolish, stupid, unintelligent, insane, irrational, unsystematic, illogical, idiotic, nonsensical, unstable, excited, agitated, ridiculous, unrealistic, unsound, unreasonable, unbalanced, confused, thoughtless, careless,
