1 (of behaviour, ideas, etc.) based on reason rather than emotions:
a rational argument / choice / decision * rational analysis / thought * There is no rational explanation for his actions.
2 (of a person) able to think clearly and make decisions based on reason rather than emotions:
No rational person would ever behave like that.
OPPIRRATIONAL
rationality noun [U]:
the rationality of his argument
rationally adverb:
to act / behave / think rationally * She argued her case calmly and rationally.
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