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n. - The quality of being consistent with or based on logic.

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  • Adjective : a rational plan for economic development. ,a calm and rational negotiator. ,The patient appeared perfectly rational. ,rational beings....
  • Difficulties are kept out of view, and the beauty and rationalness of the ideal have all our thoughts.
  • In order to prove that they are not, and to have the means of judging hereafter of the rationalness of my present judgments, I will record the grounds of my despondency.
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