rationality

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the state of having good sense and sound judgment

   Their rationality may have been impaired.

2. 2
   noun

   The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

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

3. 3
   noun

   Objective consideration.

   Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotional gut reactions.

4. 4
   noun

   the quality of being consistent with or based on logic

From rational + -ity, from French rationalité, from Late Latin rationalitas (“rationality, reasonableness”), from Latin rationalis (“reasonable”).

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