C1nounformalphilosophypsychology
US/ˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/
UK/ˌræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/
the quality of being based on clear thinking and good reasons rather than feelings
In context
Economists often assume rationality in the way people make decisions.
In the heat of the argument, he lost all rationality and started shouting.
Nobody doubts the rationality of her plan, only its cost.
Words that go with rationality
adjective + noun
- human rationalityHuman rationality has clear limits.
- economic rationalityThe theory rests on economic rationality.
- scientific rationalityScientific rationality demands evidence.
verb + preposition
- question the rationality ofSome critics question the rationality of the policy.
noun + preposition
- rationality ofThe rationality of the choice is hard to deny.
verb + noun
- lose rationalityPeople can lose rationality when they are afraid.