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rational

UK
/ˈræʃənl/
US
/ˈræʃənl/

Translations

rationalnoun
rationals
pl
UK
/ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
US
/ˈræʃ.ə.nəl/
The rational of his argument was questioned by the committee.
Рациональность его аргумента была поставлена под сомнение комитетом.
The rational of the decision was explained in the meeting.
Разумность решения была объяснена на собрании.
Additional translations
рационал
Synonyms
rational number
fraction
ratio
quotient
rationaladjective
more rational
Comp.
most rational
Super.
UK
/ˈræʃənl/
US
/ˈræʃənl/
He made a rational decision based on the available evidence.
Он принял рациональное решение, основываясь на имеющихся доказательствах.
It is rational to save money for emergencies.
Разумно откладывать деньги на непредвиденные обстоятельства.
Additional translations
логичный
здравый
обоснованный
Synonyms
logical
reasonable
sensible
sound
judicious
intelligent
prudent
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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