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Definition of “rationality

rationality (ˌræʃəˈnælɪtɪPronunciation for rationality

Definitions

noun

  1. the state or quality of being rational or logical
  2. the possession or utilization of reason or logic
  3. a reasonable or logical opinion
  4. economics the assumption that an individual will compare all possible combinations of goods and their prices when making purchases

Usage examples

  • She should have been on the side of kindness, healing, rationality.
    Barbara Erskine, HIDING FROM THE LIGHT (2002)
  • During the 36 years that Myra languished in a succession of jails, the balance between myth and rationality has changed dramatically.
    Spiked (2002)
  • "I'm relieved that logic and rationality prevailed, "he said.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • They are not satisfied with the rationality promoted by an uncompromising, secular, materialist world.
    Times, Sunday Times (2002)
  • I felt I could be this kind of Buddhist, inspired by the rationality , the compassion and the self-reliance in the Buddha's teachings.
    Sun Shuyun, 10,000 MILES WITHOUT A CLOUD (2003)

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