noun
rationality
noun
1
The quality of thinking and acting based on reason and sound judgment.
"Economists often assume a certain level of rationality in consumer behavior."
How to Use Rationality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing logical and reasonable in thought or action.
Word Forms
rationalities plural
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Etymology
From "rational" plus the suffix "-ity," ultimately from Latin ratio, "reason."