Racional
Example: Ela tomou uma decisão racional após pensar bastante.
Definition
"Racional" describes the quality of being based on clear, logical, and reasonable thinking, often used to refer to decisions or behavior that are guided by intellect rather than emotion. For example, "Ela tomou uma decisão racional após pensar bastante" means she made a decision after thoughtful consideration.
Etymology
The word "racional" comes from the Latin "rationalis," which relates to reason or intellect. It entered Portuguese through the influence of philosophical and scientific discourse, emphasizing the importance of reason in human thought and behavior.
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