Definition
rational
adjective
- based on reason or logic rather than emotion
- able to think clearly and make good decisions
- expressible as a ratio of two integers
Usage: mathematics
noun
- a rational number
Usage: mathematics
Examples
- She made a rational decision based on the facts.
- It's not rational to be afraid of flying when driving is more dangerous.
- He remained rational even under pressure.
- The committee took a rational approach to solving the budget crisis.
- Three-fourths is a rational number because it can be expressed as 3/4.
- All integers are rational numbers.
- The square root of 2 is not a rational number.