Definition of Rational
Rational
ra·tion·al


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Based on reason or logic, rather than emotion or intuition.

e.g. The scientist's rational approach to the problem led to a breakthrough.

(adjective)
(mathematics) a number or quantity that is expressible as a ratio of whole numbers;

e.g. Rational numbers can be expressed exactly by a ratio of two numbers.



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