rationality

/ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/ /ˌræʃənˈælɪti/

Meanings

noun

The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

Examples :

"His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink."

noun

Objectivity, considerateness.

Examples :

"Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotion a gut reaction."

mind philosophy logic

Related Words

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. "

rational noun

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

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

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

reason noun

/ˈɹiːzən/

A cause:

"The reason for my late arrival was a flat tire. "

deserves verb

/dɪˈzɜːvz/ /dɪˈzɝːvz/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

emotion noun

/iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

"Seeing her favorite teacher made her feel a rush of positive emotion. "

sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

brought verb

/bɹɔːt/ /bɹɔt/

(ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

"Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey."

quality noun

/ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

reaction noun

/ɹiˈækʃən/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

objectivity noun

/ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/

The state of being objective, just, unbiased and not influenced by emotions or personal prejudices.

"To fairly judge the art competition, the teacher maintained complete objectivity by not knowing which student created each piece. "

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."