Rational
Example: She gave a rational explanation for her decision.
Definition
"Rational" refers to the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic. It describes explanations, thoughts, or actions that are coherent, sensible, and grounded in clear thinking, such as a rational explanation for a decision.
Etymology
The word "rational" comes from the Latin word 'rationalis,' which means 'endowed with reason.' It is derived from 'ratio,' meaning 'reason' or 'calculation.' Did you know that the root 'ratio' also gave rise to the English word 'ratio,' highlighting the connection between rationality and numerical reasoning?
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"Rational" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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