rational

[ rash-uh-nl, rash-nl ]
/ ˈræʃ ə nl, ˈræʃ nl /

adjective

noun

Mathematics. rational number.

Origin of rational

1350–1400; Middle English racional < Latin ratiōnālis, equivalent to ratiōn- (stem of ratiō) reason + -ālis -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM rational

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rational

rational reasonable (see synonym study at reasonable)

British Dictionary definitions for nonrational (1 of 2)

nonrational
/ (nɒnˈræʃənəl) /

adjective

not in accordance with the principles of logic or reason

British Dictionary definitions for nonrational (2 of 2)

rational
/ (ˈræʃənəl) /

adjective

using reason or logic in thinking out a problem
in accordance with the principles of logic or reason; reasonable
of sound mind; sane the patient seemed quite rational
endowed with the capacity to reason; capable of logical thought man is a rational being
maths expressible as a ratio of two integers or polynomials a rational number; a rational function

noun

maths a rational number

Derived forms of rational

rationally, adverb rationalness, noun

Word Origin for rational

C14: from Latin ratiōnālis, from ratiō reason

Medical definitions for nonrational

rational
[ răshə-nəl ]

adj.

Having or exercising the ability to reason.
Influenced by reasoning rather than by emotion.
Of sound mind; sane.
Based on scientific knowledge or theory rather than practical observation.