rational
/ˈræʃnəl/adjective
उच्चारण रैश्नल
तर्कसंगत, विवेकपूर्ण
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based on reason rather than emotion; sensible
तर्कसंगत, विवेकपूर्ण
- There must be a rational explanation for this.
- Try to make a rational decision.
- Her decision was rational and well planned.
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- There is no rational reason to be afraid of the dark.
- A rational approach will solve the problem.
Synonyms logical reasonable sensible
Opposite irrational illogical emotional
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(of a person) able to think clearly and make decisions based on reason
(व्यक्ति) तर्क से सोचने वाला, विवेकशील
- Humans are rational beings.
- A rational person checks the facts before deciding.
- He is a calm and rational person.
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- Rational people avoid taking risks without thought.
- When angry, we are often not rational.
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rational + noun
Use 'rational' for ideas, decisions and reasons based on logic: a rational explanation, a rational decision.
तर्क पर आधारित विचारों और निर्णयों के लिए 'rational' आता है।
- There must be a rational explanation.
- It was a rational decision.
rational (of a person)
For a person, it means able to think clearly. The opposite is irrational.
व्यक्ति के लिए इसका अर्थ स्पष्ट सोच सकना है; विलोम irrational है।
- Try to stay rational during the crisis.
rational vs reasonable vs logical
'Rational' is about thinking by reason. 'Reasonable' is fair and sensible. 'Logical' follows correct steps.
'Rational' तर्क से सोचने का, 'reasonable' उचित व विवेकपूर्ण होने का और 'logical' सही क्रम का भाव देता है।
- A reasonable price, a rational buyer and a logical argument.
rationally / rationality / rationalise
'Rationally' is the adverb. 'Rationality' is the quality. 'Rationalise' means to find reasons for bad behaviour.
'Rationally' adverb है, 'rationality' गुण है और 'rationalise' का अर्थ तर्क गढ़ना है।
- Think rationally before you reply.
rational (mathematics) / rational number
In mathematics, a rational number can be written as a fraction of two whole numbers. It contrasts with an irrational number such as root two.
गणित में परिमेय संख्या (rational number) को दो पूर्ण संख्याओं के भिन्न के रूप में लिखा जा सकता है; इसका विलोम irrational number है।
- Three fifths is a rational number, but pi is not.
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rational + noun
decisionexplanationthoughtargumentchoicebeing
- He gave a rational explanation for the delay.
adverb + rational
perfectlyhighlyentirelyfullyquite
- Her decision was perfectly rational.
verb + rational
remainseemstaysoundact
- He remained rational despite the pressure.
rational + number
rational numberrational thinkingrational approachrational basis
- Three fourths is a rational number.
opposite
irrationalunreasonableemotionalillogical
- It would be irrational to ignore the doctor's advice.
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- A rational person does not decide in anger.
तर्कसंगत व्यक्ति क्रोध में निर्णय नहीं लेता।
- Radhika made a rational choice between the two courses.
राधिका ने दोनों पाठ्यक्रमों में से तर्कसंगत चुनाव किया।
- There is no rational reason to be afraid.
डरने का कोई तर्कसंगत कारण नहीं है।
- Fear can make people act in a way that is not rational.
भय के कारण लोग अतार्किक ढंग से व्यवहार कर सकते हैं।
- The committee took a rational approach to the problem.
समिति ने समस्या का तर्कसंगत हल अपनाया।
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✗ He explained the rational behind the plan.
✓ He explained the rationale behind the plan.
'Rationale' is the noun meaning the reason; 'rational' is an adjective.
कारण के अर्थ में noun 'rationale' आता है; 'rational' adjective है।
✗ She replied rational to the question.
✓ She replied rationally to the question.
An adverb is needed for the verb.
क्रिया के लिए adverb चाहिए।
✗ It is not rational to believes in superstition.
✓ It is not rational to believe in superstition.
After 'to' use the base verb.
'To' के बाद base verb आती है।