rational

Definition

  • noun: something rational
  • adjective: based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings
  • adjective: having reason or understanding
  • synonyms: acceptable, admissible, algorismic

Examples

  • I'm sure there is a 'rational' [='sensible, reasonable'] explanation for his decision.

  • Humans are 'rational' beings. [=are able to use reason when thinking about something]

  • No 'rational' [='sane'] person would behave like that.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You know, uh, it's getting kinda late. - We really need to head to our family. - You don't understand. But we do. There's usually some sort of rational explanation... I have five daughters who are scared to death. I'm so afraid this thing wants to hurt us. You have a daughter. Wouldn't you do (..)
    2013 The Conjuring
  • (..) You heard it all through the house because of these pipes leading to the radiator. So this place isn't haunted? No, it rarely is. Yeah, there's usually always some kind of rational explanation. Girls, it's way past your bedtime. Who is that? Who's ever down there, I'm gonna lock you in now! (..)
    2013 The Conjuring