🧠rational

adjective
/ˈræʃənəl/

Meaning

based on or in accordance with reason or logic
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example Sentences

She made a rational decision after considering all the facts.

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

Example Expressions

rational mind

Synonyms

logical, reasonable, sensible, sound, coherent, practical
Entry 1
logical, reasonable, sensible, sound, coherent
Entry 2
logical, sensible, reasonable, sound, practical

Antonyms

irrational, illogical, unreasonable, emotional
Entry 1
irrational, illogical, unreasonable
Entry 2
irrational, illogical, unreasonable, emotional

Collocations

rational decision, rational explanation, rational behavior, rational argument, rational thinking, rational approach
Entry 1
rational decision, rational explanation, rational behavior, rational argument
Entry 2
rational thinking, rational decision, rational approach, rational explanation

More Example Sentences

Based on rational analysis, the second path is more suitable for us.

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