rational
intermediateB2/ˈræʃənl/ · ra-tion-al
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
Meanings
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
وجہ کی بنیاد پر یا منطق کے مطابق।
عقلی
aqli
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- rational thought
- rational decisions
- rational behavior
Example Sentences
Her decision was very rational given the circumstances.
اس کا فیصلہ حالات کے پیش نظر بہت عقلی تھا۔
Us ka faisla halat ke pesh nazar bohat aqli tha.
A rational approach to problem-solving is essential in any organization.
کسی بھی تنظیم میں مسائل کے حل کے لیے یکسر عقلی نقطہ نظر ضروری ہے۔
Kisi bhi tanzeem mein masail ke hal ke liye yakasar aqli nuqta nazar zaroori hai.
Rational thinking helps in making better choices.
عقلی سوچ بہتر انتخاب کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔
Aqli soch behtar intekhab karne mein madad deti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'rational' by thinking of 'rat' that 'analyses' every piece of cheese logically.
Picture a wise owl deliberating over choices.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی عقل و خرد کو جو بھول جائے، وہ عشق نہیں جو نہ سمجھا جائے۔
Mohabbat ki aql o khird ko jo bhool jaye, Woh ishq nahin jo nah samjha jaye.
Love that forgets reason and logic, Is not love, if it cannot be understood.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عاقل کو اشارہ کافی ہے.
Aqil ko ishaara kafi hai.
A hint is enough for the wise.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "rationalis" — of reason
First known use: 15th century
The term 'rational' has evolved from Latin roots focusing on reasoning and logic. It has been adopted into English with slightly broadened meanings.