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rational

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
noun
  1. A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.

    "The quotient of two rationals is again a rational."

adjective
  1. Capable of reasoning.

    "Man is a rational creature."

  2. Logically sound; not contradictory or otherwise absurd.

    "His statements were quite rational."

  3. (of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness.

    "rational conduct"

Antonymsarational, irrational, non-rational, irrational, absurd, irrational

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