C1
rational vs rationale vs rationality vs reasonable
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rationaladjective/ˈræʃ.ən.əl/ | Meaning based on clear thinking and reasons, not on feelings | Goes with rational decision | Example Try to make a rational decision instead of buying a phone because it looks cool. |
| rationalenoun/ˌræʃ.əˈnæl/ | Meaning the reasons or principles that explain a decision, plan or belief | Goes with rationale for | Example In the introduction, explain the rationale for choosing this research topic. |
| rationalitynoun/ˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/ | Meaning the quality of being based on clear thinking and good reasons rather than feelings | Goes with rationality of | Example In the heat of the argument, he lost all rationality and started shouting. |
| reasonableadjective/ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/ | Meaning fair and sensible; also (of a price) not too expensive | Goes with reasonable price | Example The food at this restaurant is good and the prices are reasonable. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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