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Meaning of 'rationality' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rationality [ n.]
- The quality or state of being rational; agreement with reason; possession of reason; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

Meaning of 'rationality' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rationality [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the state of having good sense and sound judgment
Example in sentence:
  • he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions;
  • his rationality may have been impaired

Nearby Words:

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