Sentences with rational
ra·tion·al
R r - The patient seemed quite rational
- Man is a rational being
- Rational implies the ability to reason logically, as by drawing conclusions from inferences, and often connotes the absence of emotionalism [man is a rational creature]; reasonable is a less technical term and suggests the use of practical reason in making decisions, choices, etc. [a reasonable solution to a problem]; sensible, also a nontechnical term, implies the use of common sense or sound judgment [you made a sensible decision]
- A rational number; a rational function
- rational powers
- A rational argument
- He's asking you to look at both sides of the case and come to a rational decision.
- Did he come across as a sane rational person?
- A rational plan for economic development.
- A calm and rational negotiator.
- The patient appeared perfectly rational.
- rational beings.
- The rational faculty.
- A rational explanation.