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{s} rational
Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers

\tfrac{3}{4} is a rational number, but √2 is an irrational number.

Reasonable; not absurd, foolish, emotional, or fanciful

rational conduct.

Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials
Capable of reasoning

Man is a rational creature.

Having reason or understanding
Holds for voters that take actions they believe are most likely to lead their preferred outcome -- regardless of whether it is reasonable for them to prefer that outcome
Rational numbers can be rewritten as fractions Therefore ¼ is a rational number Any whole number can be written as an improper fraction For example, 3 can be written as 3/1 Therefore any whole number is a rational number All decimal numbers can also be rewritten as fractions For example, 0 75 = ¾; therefore 0 75 is a rational number Repeating decimals can all be written as fractions; therefore all repeating decimals are rational numbers For example 3 333333 = 1/3 Numbers which are not rational are called irrational numbers
A rational number can be written as a ratio (i e , fraction) of two integers A rational function is one whose formula can be given as the ratio (i e , quotient) of two polynomials
having its source in or being guided by the intellect (distinguished from experience or emotion); "a rational analysis"
The consistent following or acting given a scheme, pattern, or set of ordered preferences Thus, if I prefer a to b and b to c, then it follows (rationally) that I prefer a to c
Relating to the reason; not physical; mental
Arrived at by the use of the peculiarly human mental processes by which man strives to connect his ideas as consciously, coherently and purposively as possible in order to plan the attainment of ends sought In view of the human fallibility in selecting the best possible reasoning for attaining the ends sought, there is no implication as to the correctness or incorrectness of the reasoning Consequently, all conscious human actions, whether or not appropriate for the ends sought, are rational EP 31-35, 62-66, 135, 148; HA 19-22,89-91,102-04,177-78,884; OG 112-13; also PLG 13-14
grounded in the faculty of reason rather than in sensibility (See also intelligible )
a number that is an integer or ratio of two integers, e g 1 or 13
See under Formula
Usually used with reference to a Belief , That which is logical, flexible, and promotes your personnally chosen goals and best interests
"a : having reason or understanding b : relating to, based on, or agreeable to reason"
Product features and price that allow comparison Emphasis might be dependability, convenience, price, and savings associated with use
A rational person is someone who is sensible and is able to make decisions based on intelligent thinking rather than on emotion. Did he come across as a sane rational person? irrational
(adjective) Using reason or logic in thinking out a problem; in accordance with the principles of logic or reason Rationalism: (noun) Reliance on reason rather than intuition to justify one's beliefs or actions; in philosophy: the doctrine that knowledge about reality can be obtained by reason alone without recourse to experience; the doctrine that human knowledge can all be encompassed within a single, usually deductive, system; the school of philosophy initiated by Descartes which held both the above doctrines (dictionary definition)
mat. rasyonel