rational

razionale, ragionevole

Basato su un ragionamento attento e su valide ragioni.

In inglese semplice: Based on careful thought and good reasons.

• That seems like a rational choice.
• We need a rational explanation for these changes.
• Her decision was rational and supported by evidence.

Sinonimi: reasonable, logical, sensible

Contrari: irrational

Espressioni comuni: rational decision, rational explanation, rational choice, rational argument

lucido, ragionevole

Capace di pensare con chiarezza e calma senza lasciarsi dominare da emozioni forti.

In inglese semplice: Able to think clearly and calmly without letting strong feelings control you.

• Try to stay rational.
• She remained rational despite the angry comments.
• Can we have a rational discussion about this?

Sinonimi: level-headed, calm, reasonable

Contrari: irrational, emotional

Espressioni comuni: remain rational, rational person, stay rational

assennato, ragionevole

Capace di ragionare con buon senso e capire ciò che sta succedendo.

In inglese semplice: Able to think sensibly and understand what is happening.

• He still has a rational mind.
• Her conduct was rational throughout the difficult week.
• The doctor checked whether he was rational and alert.

Sinonimi: sane, reasonable, sensible

Contrari: irrational

Espressioni comuni: rational mind, rational behavior, rational conduct

numero razionale

Numero esprimibile come un numero intero diviso per un altro intero diverso da zero.

In inglese semplice: A number that can be written as one whole number divided by another.

• One half is a rational.
• Adding two rationals gives another rational.
• Can this number be expressed as a rational?

Sinonimi: rational number

Espressioni comuni: positive rational, nonzero rational, every rational