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rational

UK
/ˈræʃənl/
US
/ˈræʃənl/

Translations

rationalnoun
rationals
pl
UK
/ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
US
/ˈræʃ.ə.nəl/
rationnelEn mathématiques, au sens de nombre rationnel.
The number 3/4 is a rational because it can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.
Le nombre 3/4 est un rationnel parce qu’il peut s’exprimer comme une fraction de deux entiers.
Additional translations
personne rationnellePour désigner une personne qui agit ou pense de façon logique et raisonnable.
Synonyms
quotient
ratio
fraction
rational number
rationaladjective
more rational
Comp.
most rational
Super.
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/ˈræʃənl/
US
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rationnelQui est fondé sur la raison et la logique; qui pense de façon sensée.
She made a rational decision after considering all the facts.
Elle a pris une décision rationnelle après avoir examiné tous les faits.
Additional translations
rationnelEn mathématiques.
Synonyms
prudent
intelligent
judicious
sound
sensible
reasonable
logical
clear-headed
Antonyms
irrational

Definitions

rationalnoun
A rational number, which is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the numerator is an integer and the denominator is a non-zero integer.
The number 3/4 is a rational because it can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.
A person who acts or thinks in a logical and reasonable way.
In the heated debate, the moderator was the only rational in the room.
rationaladjective
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
She made a rational decision after considering all the facts.
Able to think clearly, sensibly, and logically.
Despite the chaos, he remained calm and rational.
Mathematics: Expressible as a ratio of two integers.
Unlike π, 0.75 is rational because it can be written as 3⁄4.
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