rationality

noun
UK: /ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/
US: /ˌræʃəˈnæləti/

  1. The quality of being based on clear thought and reason; not emotion.

    1. His rationality helped him make good decisions.
    2. The judge questioned the rationality of the company's spending during the trial.

  2. The state of having good judgment and the ability to think clearly.

    1. She maintained her rationality under pressure.
    2. The lawyer emphasized his client's rationality during the intense cross-examination.

  3. Conformity to principles of logic and coherence.

    1. The system lacks rationality in its design.
    2. Examining the rationality behind policies can improve overall effectiveness within the group.

Synonyms

logic sanity sense
rationality adjective

  1. Relating to the principle of maximizing individual benefit or utility.

    1. A rational decision is one that gives you the best result.
    2. Rationality in economics assumes individuals choose options that maximize their profit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rationality" in English means: The quality of being based on clear thought and reason; not emotion., The state of having good judgment and the ability to think clearly., Conformity to principles of logic and coherence..

The phonetic transcription of "rationality" is /ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/ in British English and /ˌræʃəˈnæləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rationality": logic, sanity, sense.

Example usage of "rationality": "His rationality helped him make good decisions.". More examples on the page.