Definition: Rationality
Etymology
From rational + -ity, from French rationalité, from Late Latin rationalitas ("rationality, reasonableness"), from Latin rationalis ("reasonable").
Noun
rationality (usually uncountable, plural rationalities)
- The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.
- His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink.
- Objective consideration.
- Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotional gut reactions.
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