rationality
Americannoun
plural
rationalities-
the state or quality of being rational.
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the possession of reason.
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agreeableness to reason; reasonableness.
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the exercise of reason.
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a reasonable view, practice, etc.
Other Word Forms
- antirationality noun
- nonrationality noun
Etymology
Origin of rationality
First recorded in 1560–70, rationality is from the Late Latin word ratiōnālitās reasonableness. See rational, -ity
Example Sentences
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Only the practical rationality and moral rootedness of the New World can redeem the old.
"These rules lack humanity and rationality, and they oppress us every day."
From Barron's
But the choice isn’t between full rationality and pure sentimentality.
It’s the second factor that often keeps takeover bids alive long after the proposed deals lose their economic rationality.
From Los Angeles Times
There’s some discussion of how mere rationality gets you only so far.
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