rationality

CEFRB2

/rˌæʃəˈnælɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being based on reason and clear thinking.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Objective consideration.

Examples

  • Reason is the narrow crest between irrationality and rationality.

  • I read the research paper "Linguistic relativism and the basic expression of rationality in Inuktitut."

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

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In context

  • Is Islam the pinnacle of rationality?

  • His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink.

  • Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotional gut reactions.

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Origin

noun

From rational + -ity, from French rationalité, from Late Latin rationalitas (“rationality, reasonableness”), from Latin rationalis (“reasonable”).