Meaning of the word rational in English

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rational

US /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
UK /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
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Adjective

1.

based on or in accordance with reason or logic

Example:
It's important to make rational decisions.
Her explanation was perfectly rational.
2.

endowed with the capacity to reason

Example:
Humans are considered rational beings.
A truly rational mind can analyze complex problems.

Noun

1.

a rational number

Example:
The fraction 3/4 is a rational.
Can you identify all the rationals in this set?
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