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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."

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In plain EnglishBeing logical and reasonable in thought or action.

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rationalities plural

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Etymology

From "rational" plus the suffix "-ity," ultimately from Latin ratio, "reason."

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