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Rational (Adjective)

Of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind; "intellectual problems"; "the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man".

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Consistent with or based on or using reason; "rational behavior"; "a process of rational inference"; "rational thought".

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She made a rational decision to invest in the company after carefully weighing the pros and cons.
The rational approach to solving the problem involved breaking it down into smaller, manageable parts.
Scientists rely on rational inquiry and evidence-based reasoning to develop theories and test hypotheses.
Rational thinking is essential for making informed decisions in personal and professional life.
A rational explanation for the phenomenon was provided by the team of experts after conducting extensive research.

Capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers; "rational numbers".

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The rational number 3/4 can be expressed as a decimal or a fraction.
Rational numbers are a subset of real numbers that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.
The rational root theorem states that if a rational number p/q is a root of the polynomial, then p must be a factor of the constant term.
The set of rational numbers is countably infinite, meaning that they can be put into a one-to-one correspondence with the natural numbers.
Rational numbers can be added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided, just like real numbers, and they follow the same rules of arithmetic.

Having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion); "a rational analysis".

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She made a rational decision to invest in the company after researching its financial reports and market trends.
His rational thinking helped him to remain calm in the face of the crisis and come up with a solution.
The professor encouraged her students to approach the problem with rational minds and avoid emotional responses.
The rational part of her brain told her to end the relationship, but her heart kept holding on.
The company's rational approach to innovation involved analyzing data and testing hypotheses before launching new products.