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- [rash-uh-nl, rash-nl]
- /ˈræʃ ə nl, ˈræʃ nl/
- /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rash-uh-nl, rash-nl]
- /ˈræʃ ə nl, ˈræʃ nl/
Definitions of rationally word
- adjective rationally agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development. 1
- adjective rationally having or exercising reason, sound judgment, or good sense: a calm and rational negotiator. 1
- adjective rationally being in or characterized by full possession of one's reason; sane; lucid: The patient appeared perfectly rational. 1
- adjective rationally endowed with the faculty of reason: rational beings. 1
- adjective rationally of, relating to, or constituting reasoning powers: the rational faculty. 1
- adjective rationally proceeding or derived from reason or based on reasoning: a rational explanation. 1
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Origin of rationally
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English racional < Latin ratiōnālis, equivalent to ratiōn- (stem of ratiō) reason + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Rationally
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preposition
conjunction
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rationally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rationally
adv rationally
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
- aptly — inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others.
- astutely — of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis.
- capably — having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor.
- discerningly — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
adverb rationally
- analytically — pertaining to or proceeding by analysis (opposed to synthetic).
- cogently — convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.
- coherently — logically connected; consistent: a coherent argument.
- comprehendingly — In an comprehending manner; knowingly.
- introspectively — characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.
Antonyms for rationally
adverb rationally
- deliriously — Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
- irrationally — without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason.
- neurotically — of, relating to, or characteristic of neurosis.
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