rational
[ rash-uh-nl, rash-nl ]
/ ˈræʃ ə nl, ˈræʃ nl /
adjective
noun
Mathematics.
rational number.
Origin of rational
SYNONYMS FOR rational
6 See
reasonable.
OTHER WORDS FROM rational
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rational
rational reasonable (see synonym study at reasonable)Words nearby rational
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, nounWord Origin for rational
C14: from Latin
ratiōnālis, from
ratiō
reason
Medical definitions for nonrational
rational
[ răsh′ə-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.