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rational

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/ˈræʃənl/ · ra-tion-al

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

وجہ کی بنیاد پر یا منطق کے مطابق।

عقلی

aqli

Formal: عقلی

Synonyms

logicalreasonablesoundمنطقیعقلیبہت سوچا سمجھا

Antonyms

irrationalillogicalunreasonableغیر عقلیبے ہودہنقصان دہ

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.

Easily Confused With

rationalize:To rationalize means to attempt to explain or justify actions with logical reasons, often ignoring emotional or irrational factors.

Word Family

rationality
nounعقلانیت
rationalize
verbعقلی بنانے کے لیے

See Also

💡 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.