rationality
noun
ra·tio·nal·i·ty
ˌra-shə-ˈna-lə-tē 
plural rationalities
1
: the quality or state of being rational
2
: the quality or state of being agreeable to reason : reasonableness
3
: a rational opinion, belief, or practice
—usually used in plural
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Cases such as Yong’s are difficult specifically because of the suspect’s inability to evince rationality.
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Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
In a different cycle, brains and rationality might prevail over preternatural athleticism, as when the hyperanalytical Yul Kwon beat Ozzy Lusth in Survivor: Cook Islands despite the latter being one of the most physically dominant players of all time.
—Mark Harris, Vulture, 4 June 2024
By contrast, Sakharov sought to enlighten the Soviet leadership, believing in its rationality and cooperativeness.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2024
Already gone from the mix is Gov. Hochul’s noble effort to bring some rationality to school funding.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2024
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Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
In a different cycle, brains and rationality might prevail over preternatural athleticism, as when the hyperanalytical Yul Kwon beat Ozzy Lusth in Survivor: Cook Islands despite the latter being one of the most physically dominant players of all time.
—Mark Harris, Vulture, 4 June 2024
By contrast, Sakharov sought to enlighten the Soviet leadership, believing in its rationality and cooperativeness.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2024
Already gone from the mix is Gov. Hochul’s noble effort to bring some rationality to school funding.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2024
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rationality
noun
ra·tio·nal·i·ty
ˌrash-ə-ˈnal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being rational
Medical Definition
rationality
noun
ra·tio·nal·i·ty
ˌrash-ə-ˈnal-ət-ē
plural rationalities
1
: the quality or state of being rational
2
: the quality or state of being agreeable to reason
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