Rational
Example: Eine rationale Entscheidung basiert auf klaren Fakten und Logik.
Definition
"Rational" describes the quality of being based on clear, logical reasoning and facts rather than emotions or guesses. A rational decision is one that carefully considers evidence and logical principles to reach a sensible conclusion.
Etymology
The word "rational" comes from the Latin 'rationalis,' meaning 'endowed with reason.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the idea of thinking and acting according to reason. Did you know? The root 'ratio' in Latin means 'reason' or 'calculation,' highlighting the connection to logical thought.
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"Rational" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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