rationality

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 External links

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From French rationalité < Late Latin rationalitas (“‘rationality, reasonableness’”) < Latin rationalis (“‘reasonable’”)

[edit] Noun

rationality (uncountable)

1. The quality or state of being rational; agreement with reason; possession of reason; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

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

2. Objectivity, thoughtfulness.

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

[edit] Derived terms

• instrumental rationality

[edit] External links

• rationality in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• rationality in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911