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rationality

/ˌræʃəˈnæləti/
ra · tion · al · i · ty ˌræ · ʃə · ˈnæ · lə · ti
English Definition
n. the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic
中文释义
理性,合理性
Significado en Español
racionalidad, razonabilidad
한국어 뜻
합리성, 이성
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tính hợp lý, lý trí
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Example Sentence

He approached the problem with rationality.

他以理性的方式处理这个问题。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “rationality”:

  1. A confusion
  2. B emotion
  3. C reason
  4. D irrationality
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C — reason. “rationality” means n. the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She solved the hard problem with cool ______ rather than wild panic.

  1. A madness
  2. B confusion
  3. C rationality
  4. D panic
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C — rationality. “rationality” means n. the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic

Common questions about “rationality”

What does “rationality” mean?

rationality — n. the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic. In Chinese: 理性,合理性.

How do you pronounce “rationality”?

rationality is pronounced /ˌræʃəˈnæləti/. It breaks into 5 syllables: ra · tion · al · i · ty.

How do you use “rationality” in a sentence?

He approached the problem with rationality. (他以理性的方式处理这个问题。)

What are synonyms for “rationality”?

reason, logic, sense — all close in meaning to rationality (n. the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic).

Is “rationality” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. rationality appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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