Rational
/ˈræʃ.ən.əl/noun
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
Did you know?The word 'rational' comes from Latin roots that once linked reason to the divine, suggesting that logic was seen as a godly trait.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
rationalis
“of or belonging to reason, logical.”
Middle French
French
rationnel
“pertaining to reason, logical.”
Early Modern English
English
rational
“characterized by the use of reason, logical.”
Modern English
English
rational
“pertaining to reasoning, based on logical thought.”
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