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Synonyms for rational
ˈræʃ ə nl, ˈræʃ nlra·tio·nal

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English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. rational

    Sagacious refers to a power of tracing the hidden or recondite by slight indications, as by instinct or intuition; it is not now applied to mere keenness of sense-perception. We do not call a hound sagacious in following a clear trail; but if he loses the scent, as at the edge of a stream, and circles around till he strikes it again, his conduct is said to be sagacious. In human affairs sagacious refers to a power of ready, far-reaching, and accurate inference from observed facts perhaps in themselves very slight, that seems like a special sense; or to a similar readiness to foresee the results of any action, especially upon human motives or conduct — a kind of prophetic common sense. Sagacious is a broader and nobler word than shrewd, and not capable of the invidious sense which the latter word often bears; on the other hand, sagacious is less lofty and comprehensive than wise in its full sense, and more limited to matters of direct practical moment. Compare ASTUTE; WISDOM.

    Synonyms:
    able, acute, apt, clear-sighted, discerning, intelligent, judicious, keen, keen-sighted, keen-witted, perspicacious, quick of scent, quick-scented, sagacious, sage, sensible, sharp, sharp-witted, shrewd, wise

    Antonyms:
    absurd, dull, foolish, futile, ignorant, irrational, obtuse, senseless, silly, simple, sottish, stupid, undiscerning, unintelligent

Princeton's WordNet5.0 / 2 votes

  1. rational number, rationaladjective

    an integer or a fraction

    Synonyms:
    rational number

    Antonyms:
    physical, irrational, nonintellectual, unreasoning, superstitious, blind, nonrational, reasonless

  2. rationaladjective

    consistent with or based on or using reason

    "rational behavior"; "a process of rational inference"; "rational thought"

    Synonyms:
    intellectual, noetic

    Antonyms:
    nonrational, unreasoning, irrational, reasonless, nonintellectual, blind, physical, superstitious

  3. intellectual, rational, noeticadjective

    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

    "intellectual problems"; "the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man"

    Synonyms:
    intellectual, cerebral, noetic

    Antonyms:
    nonrational, irrational, reasonless, unreasoning, physical, nonintellectual, blind, superstitious

  4. rationaladjective

    capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers

    "rational numbers"

    Synonyms:
    intellectual, noetic

    Antonyms:
    reasonless, physical, irrational, blind, nonrational, superstitious, nonintellectual, unreasoning

  5. rationaladjective

    having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion)

    "a rational analysis"

    Synonyms:
    intellectual, noetic

    Antonyms:
    irrational, superstitious, blind, unreasoning, nonrational, physical, reasonless, nonintellectual

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Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. rationaladjective

    Synonyms:
    intellectual, endowed with reason

  2. rationaladjective

    Synonyms:
    reasonable, just, right, equitable, fit, proper, agreeable to reason, according to reason

  3. rationaladjective

    Synonyms:
    judicious, sagacious, enlightened, sensible, wise, intelligent

  4. rationaladjective

    Synonyms:
    sane, in one's right mind, in one's sober senses

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. rationaladjective

    Synonyms:
    reasoning, intelligent, sane, sound, judicious, wise, reasonable, equitable

    Antonyms:
    irrational, insane, injudicious, unwise, unreasonable

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How to use rational in a sentence?

  1. Richard Posner:

    There is no rational basis for your statute because it doesn't provide health benefits for women who have complications from abortions.

  2. Shawn Kravetz:

    There is very little rational reason for this, however, in the short term fear trumps all.

  3. Kehinde Andrews:

    These debates are not about rational thinking or evidence. People will probably put Birmingham City University into the context of Birmingham City University being historical and of Birmingham City University time, the royal family has a terrible record on race, but no incident has radically changed thinking before, so why would it now ?

  4. Mel Watt:

    To say that we should without a thorough analysis just increase G-fees ... I think was inconsistent with my responsibilities, We expect to provide a framework and the rational for it sometime during the first quarter of this coming year.

  5. Selwin Hart:

    We fully understand the role that coal and other fossil fuels have played in Australia's economy, even if mining accounts for a small fraction — around 2 % — of overall jobs, but it's essential to have a broader, more honest and rational conversation about what is in Australia's interests, because the bottom line is clear : If the world does not rapidly phase out coal, climate change will wreak havoc right across the Australian economy, from agriculture to tourism, and right across the services sector. Similarly, construction, housing and the property sector, in a country where the vast majority live on or near a coastline. It will be even more catastrophic in your neighborhood.


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