Meaning & use
rationality
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the quality of being based on clear reason or logic rather than emotion.
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Economists often assume a high degree of rationality in how people make financial decisions.
Her calm rationality helped the team reach a level-headed decision under pressure.
A note on using this word
Frequently contrasted with 'emotion' or 'impulse' in discussions of decision-making and behavior.
Words with a similar meaning
reasonlogic
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Words with an opposite meaning
irrationality
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