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rational

adjective

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Meaning

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Able to think, act, or judge based on reason and logic rather than emotion or guesswork.

Example Sentence

She gave a rational explanation for why the experiment failed.

Usage Note

Use 'rational' when describing thoughts, decisions, or actions that are based on reason and logic rather than emotion or guesswork.