rational
Advanced/ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
- adjective
- based on clear thought and reason
rational in a sentence
- “He was too upset to be rational.”
- “These objects are valuable, and protecting them is a rational act.”
- “There must be some rational explanation for what happened.”
- “We were losing money, and selling the business seemed like the only rational course of action.”
What does “rational” mean?
rational (adjective) means based on clear thought and reason. It is pronounced /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rational" mean?
- rational (adjective) means: based on clear thought and reason
- How do you pronounce "rational"?
- "rational" is pronounced /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "rational" in a sentence?
- Here is "rational" used in a sentence: He was too upset to be rational.
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