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rational in German

rational in German is vernünftig, rational, sinnvoll — rational means based on clear reasoning and logic rather than emotion.

rational in German

vernünftig
adj
Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
rational
adj
Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
rational
adj
(algebra) Of an algebraic expression in indeterminates, or more generally a function: capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.
rational
adj
(arithmetic) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
sinnvoll
adj
(arithmetic) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
vernünftig
adj
(arithmetic) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.

What does "rational" mean?

  1. adj Based on clear reasoning and logic rather than emotion.
    "A rational person would check the facts before sharing a rumour."
  2. adj In mathematics, describing a number that can be written as a fraction of two whole numbers.
    "Any whole number is a rational number because it can be written over one."
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rational in a sentence

  • A rational person would check the facts before sharing a rumour.
  • Try to make a rational decision instead of an impulsive one.
  • Any whole number is a rational number because it can be written over one.
  • The square root of two is not a rational number.

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What is "rational" in German?
"rational" in German is vernünftig, rational, sinnvoll. rational means: Based on clear reasoning and logic rather than emotion.
How do you use "rational" in a sentence?
Example: "A rational person would check the facts before sharing a rumour." In German, "rational" is vernünftig, rational, sinnvoll.
Are there other ways to say "rational" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "rational": vernünftig, rational, sinnvoll.
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