adverb
Uncommon
rationally
Rationally (adverb) means In a way that is based on reason and logic rather than emotion. Example: “She approached the argument rationally, weighing each side.”
adverb
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In a way that is based on reason and logic rather than emotion.
"She approached the argument rationally, weighing each side."
"Try to think rationally before you send that angry email."
How to use rationally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThinking or acting sensibly, using logic instead of gut feeling.
Common pairings
think rationally
act rationally
rationally speaking
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more rationally
- Superlative
- most rationally
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What does “rationally” mean?
The word “rationally” means in a way that is based on reason and logic rather than emotion. In plain terms, thinking or acting sensibly, using logic instead of gut feeling.
How do you use “rationally” in a sentence?
Here is “rationally” used in a sentence: “She approached the argument rationally, weighing each side.”
What is the opposite of “rationally”?
The opposite of “rationally” — its antonyms — is irrationally.
What part of speech is “rationally”?
“Rationally” is an adverb.
Is “rationally” a common word?
“Rationally” is an uncommon word in modern English.
