Definition of RATIONALITY

rationality

Plural: rationalities

Noun

  • the state of having good sense and sound judgment
    • "his rationality may have been impaired"
  • the quality of being consistent with or based on logic
  • The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.
  • Objective consideration.

Examples

  • His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink.
  • Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotional gut reactions.

Origin / Etymology

From rational + -ity, from French rationalité, from Late Latin rationalitas (“rationality, reasonableness”), from Latin rationalis (“reasonable”).

Scrabble Score: 14

rationality: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rationality: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rationality: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

rationality: valid Words With Friends Word