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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRational
/ˈræʃ.ən.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
"Her decision was rational, considering all the facts presented."
- 1
A person who is able to think and reason logically.
"He is known as a rational in discussions, always providing logical arguments."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'rational' originates from the Latin 'rationalis', which means 'of or belonging to reason'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a focus on reason to a broader application in describing logical thought and behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rational" is said worldwide
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rationnel
Transliteration: ra-syo-nel
"Sa décision était rationnelle, compte tenu de tous les faits."
rational
Transliteration: ra-tzi-on-al
"Ihre Entscheidung war rational, wenn man alle Fakten betrachtet."
razionale
Transliteration: ra-tsyo-na-le
"La sua decisione era razionale, considerando tutti i fatti."
racional
Transliteration: ra-syo-nal
"Su decisión fue racional, considerando todos los hechos."
racional
Transliteration: ra-syo-nal
"A decisão dela foi racional, considerando todos os fatos."
युक्तिसंगत
Transliteration: yukti-sangat
"उसका निर्णय युक्तिसंगत था, सभी तथ्यों को ध्यान में रखते हुए।"
理性的
Transliteration: lǐxìng de
"她的决定是理性的，考虑到所有的事实。"
합리적인
Transliteration: hamni-jeog-in
"그녀의 결정은 모든 사실을 고려할 때 합리적이었다."
合理的な
Transliteration: gōriteki na
"彼女の決定はすべての事実を考慮すると合理的だった。"
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