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rationality

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌræʃəˈnæləti/

rationality means: The ability or habit of thinking clearly and making decisions based on good reasons.

noun

REASONABLE THINKINGC1

The ability or habit of thinking clearly and making decisions based on good reasons.

  • Fear can weaken our rationality.
  • Her rationality helped the team make a sensible decision.
  • The argument made him question their rationality.

Similar words: reason, reasonableness

Opposites: irrationality

Common phrases: human rationality, loss of rationality, question someone’s rationality

OBJECTIVE THINKINGC1

Thinking about something fairly and logically, without letting feelings control your judgment.

  • We need rationality in this discussion.
  • She approached the dispute with rationality.
  • His rationality helped us judge the evidence fairly.

Similar words: objectivity, reason

Opposites: irrationality

Common phrases: rationality in debate, with rationality

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What does rationality mean?

The ability or habit of thinking clearly and making decisions based on good reasons.

What is rationality in other languages?

Türkçe: akılcılık · Español: racionalidad · Français: rationalité · Deutsch: Rationalität · Italiano: razionalità · 日本語: 合理性

How do you pronounce rationality?

It is pronounced /ˌræʃəˈnæləti/.

How do you use rationality in a sentence?

Fear can weaken our rationality. Her rationality helped the team make a sensible decision.

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