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rationality
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ra·tion·al·i·ty  (rsh-nl-t)
n. pl. ra·tion·al·i·ties
1. The quality or condition of being rational.
2. A rational belief or practice.

rationality [ˌræʃəˈnælɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. the state or quality of being rational or logical
2. the possession or utilization of reason or logic
3. a reasonable or logical opinion
4. (Economics) Economics the assumption that an individual will compare all possible combinations of goods and their prices when making purchases
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rationality - the state of having good sense and sound judgment; "his rationality may have been impaired"; "he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions"
saneness, sanity - normal or sound powers of mind
2.rationality - the quality of being consistent with or based on logic
logicality, logicalness - correct and valid reasoning
Translations
rationality [ˌræʃəˈnælɪtɪ] Nracionalidad f
rationality
n (of person, action, thinking)Vernünftigkeit f, → Rationalität f; (of activity, solution)Vernünftigkeit f; (Med) → klarer Verstand


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In the author's view, large landlords, small sheep farmers, and even laborers behaved as rational economic actors.
 
 
 
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