Racional
Example: Es importante tomar una decisión racional en situaciones difíciles.
Definition
"Racional" describes the quality of being based on clear, logical reasoning rather than emotions or impulses. It refers to decisions, thoughts, or actions that are sensible, coherent, and grounded in reason. For example, a "racional" decision is one made through careful consideration.
Etymology
The word "racional" comes from the Latin word 'rationalis', which means 'endowed with reason'. This, in turn, derives from 'ratio', meaning 'reason' or 'calculation'. Did you know? The term relates closely to philosophy, where rationality distinguishes human thought from mere instinct.
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"Racional" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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