rationality
noun/ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/
Frequency rank: #11,789 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being based on reason and logic rather than emotion.
Example sentence
The scientist praised her colleague for showing great rationality when analyzing the experimental data.
Synonyms & related words
- logic
- reason
- reasonableness
- objectivity
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