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rational

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

Meanings
noun
A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.

Examples :

"The quotient of two rationals is again a rational."
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Related Words

Illustration intellectually

intellectually adverb

/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəli/ /ˌɪntəlˈɛktʃuəli/

In an intellectual manner.

"My sister approached the problem intellectually, considering all the angles and possible solutions before making a decision. "

Illustration reasonableness

reasonableness noun

/ˈriːzənəbəlnəs/ /ˈriːzn̩əbəlnəs/

The state or characteristic of being reasonable.

"The teacher's decision to give extra time for the exam showed her reasonableness. "

Illustration statements

statements noun

/ˈsteɪt.mənts/

A declaration or remark.

"The teacher asked us to write statements about what we learned in class today. "

Illustration irrational

irrational noun

/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/

A real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number.

"Pi is an irrational number. "

Illustration breastplate

breastplate noun

/ˈbɹɛstˌpleɪt/

A piece of armor that covers the chest.

"The knight's shiny breastplate protected his chest from the enemy's sword. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration intricately

intricately adverb

/ˈɪntrɪkətli/ /ˈɪntrəkətli/

In an intricate manner; with involution or infoldings; with perplexity or intricacy.

"The puzzle box was intricately designed, with hidden compartments and secret passages. "

Illustration polynomials

polynomials noun

/pɑ.lə.noʊ.mi.l/

(strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as an x^n + a{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_0 x^0.

"In algebra class, we learned how to add and subtract polynomials, which are expressions like 3x² + 2x - 1. "

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exhibiting verb

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/

To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

"He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards."

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contradictory noun

/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/

Either of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.

"The politician's statements about lowering taxes and increasing government spending were a clear contradictory. "

Illustration expressing

expressing verb

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛsɪŋ/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

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characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "