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rationality
[rash-uh-nal-i-tee]
noun
plural
rationalitiesthe state or quality of being rational.
the possession of reason.
agreeableness to reason; reasonableness.
the exercise of reason.
a reasonable view, practice, etc.
Other Word Forms
- antirationality noun
- nonrationality noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of rationality1
Example Sentences
They war between rationality and heart, ego and id.
“Love eludes common sense and rationality a lot so he’s just trying to be the level-headed one through and through,” says Mazino.
It requires only rationality— an acceptable policy goal combined with rational actions to achieve that goal.
“As soon as they feel their rationality isn’t working, they resort to using their power to threaten you.”
we’re dealing with is nothing short of a crisis of political rationality—- including the possibility, suddenly very urgent, that rationality may no longer be a concept of any relevance in politics.
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