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Definition of a rational in English English dictionary
arational: Having no rational characteristics; having no capacity to reason
On the first view, emotions are purely biological phenomena. . . . They are arational and amoral, like other natural bodily functions.
arational: Not within the domain of what can be understood or analyzed by reason; outside the competence of the rules of reason
Scientific knowledge is conceptual, rational, and testable. Mystical knowledge is usually aconceptual, arational, and does not lend itself to interpersonal testing.
rational: Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers
\tfrac{3}{4} is a rational number, but √2 is an irrational number.
rational: Reasonable; not absurd, foolish, emotional, or fanciful
rational conduct.
rational: Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials
rational: Capable of reasoning
Man is a rational creature.
rational: A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers
The quotient of two rationals is again a rational.
rational: Having reason or understanding
rational: Holds for voters that take actions they believe are most likely to lead their preferred outcome -- regardless of whether it is reasonable for them to prefer that outcome
rational: Rational numbers can be rewritten as fractions Therefore ¼ is a rational number Any whole number can be written as an improper fraction For example, 3 can be written as 3/1 Therefore any whole number is a rational number All decimal numbers can also be rewritten as fractions For example, 0 75 = ¾; therefore 0 75 is a rational number Repeating decimals can all be written as fractions; therefore all repeating decimals are rational numbers For example 3 333333 = 1/3 Numbers which are not rational are called irrational numbers
rational: A rational number can be written as a ratio (i e , fraction) of two integers A rational function is one whose formula can be given as the ratio (i e , quotient) of two polynomials
rational: having its source in or being guided by the intellect (distinguished from experience or emotion); "a rational analysis"
rational: The consistent following or acting given a scheme, pattern, or set of ordered preferences Thus, if I prefer a to b and b to c, then it follows (rationally) that I prefer a to c
rational: Relating to the reason; not physical; mental
rational: Arrived at by the use of the peculiarly human mental processes by which man strives to connect his ideas as consciously, coherently and purposively as possible in order to plan the attainment of ends sought In view of the human fallibility in selecting the best possible reasoning for attaining the ends sought, there is no implication as to the correctness or incorrectness of the reasoning Consequently, all conscious human actions, whether or not appropriate for the ends sought, are rational EP 31-35, 62-66, 135, 148; HA 19-22,89-91,102-04,177-78,884; OG 112-13; also PLG 13-14
rational: grounded in the faculty of reason rather than in sensibility (See also intelligible )
rational: a number that is an integer or ratio of two integers, e g 1 or 13
rational: See under Formula
rational: Usually used with reference to a Belief , That which is logical, flexible, and promotes your personnally chosen goals and best interests
rational: "a : having reason or understanding b : relating to, based on, or agreeable to reason"
rational: Product features and price that allow comparison Emphasis might be dependability, convenience, price, and savings associated with use
rational: A rational person is someone who is sensible and is able to make decisions based on intelligent thinking rather than on emotion. Did he come across as a sane rational person? irrational
rational: (adjective) Using reason or logic in thinking out a problem; in accordance with the principles of logic or reason Rationalism: (noun) Reliance on reason rather than intuition to justify one's beliefs or actions; in philosophy: the doctrine that knowledge about reality can be obtained by reason alone without recourse to experience; the doctrine that human knowledge can all be encompassed within a single, usually deductive, system; the school of philosophy initiated by Descartes which held both the above doctrines (dictionary definition)
rational: Having reason, or the faculty of reasoning; endowed with reason or understanding; reasoning
rational: consistent with or based on or using reason; "rational behavior"; "a process of rational inference"; "rational thought"
rational: capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers; "rational numbers"
rational: Making choices on the basis of reason as opposed to emotion
rational: Agreeable to reason; not absurd, preposterous, extravagant, foolish, fanciful, or the like; wise; judicious; as, rational conduct; a rational man
rational: based on reason
rational: capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers; "rational numbers
rational: of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind; "intellectual problems"; "the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man"
rational: An integer or the quotient of an integer divided by a nonzero intege
rational: Rational decisions and thoughts are based on reason rather than on emotion. He's asking you to look at both sides of the case and come to a rational decision irrational + rationally ra·tion·al·ly It can be very hard to think rationally when you're feeling so vulnerable and alone. irrationally + rationality ra·tion·al·ity We live in an era of rationality. irrationality
rational: This method of Biblical interpretation deduces meaning from assertions in different parts of the Bible
rational: Expressing the type, structure, relations, and reactions of a compound; graphic; said of formulæ
rational: having its source in or being guided by the intellect (distinguished from experience or emotion); "a rational analysis" consistent with or based on or using reason; "rational behavior"; "a process of rational inference"; "rational thought" capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers; "rational numbers
rational: Characterized by truth or logic
rational: A rational being
rational: {s} logical, reasonable; intelligent, prudent; expressible as a whole number (Mathematics)

a rational

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a ra·tion·al

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ı räşnıl

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/ə ˈrasʜnəl/ /ə ˈræʃnəl/

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