Rationality

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness. uncountable, usually

    "His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink."

  2. 2
    the quality of being consistent with or based on logic wordnet
  3. 3
    Objective consideration. uncountable, usually

    "Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotional gut reactions."

  4. 4
    the state of having good sense and sound judgment wordnet

Synonyms

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rationalnessadmissibilityapprehensionbalancebrainbrains

Example

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"At the same time, he didn't hide his fears and doubts, but tried hard to keep his calm and rationality in facing every difficulty."

Etymology

From rational + -ity, from French rationalité, from Late Latin rationalitas (“rationality, reasonableness”), from Latin rationalis (“reasonable”).

Related phrases

bounded rationalityepistemic rationalityinstrumental rationality

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