Medical term:
rational
rational
[rash´un-al]based upon reason; characterized by possession of one's reason.
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ra·tion·al
(rash'un),1. Pertaining to reasoning or to the higher thought processes; based on objective or scientific knowledge, in contrast to empiric (1).
2. Influenced by reasoning rather than by emotion.
3. Having the reasoning faculties; not delirious or comatose.
[L. rationalis, fr. ratio, reason]
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rational
(răsh′ə-nəl)adj.
1. Having or exercising the ability to reason.
2. Consistent with or based on reason or good judgment; logical or sensible: rational decisions.
ra′tion·al·ly adv.
ra′tion·al·ness n.
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ra·tion·al
(rash'ŭn-ăl)1. Pertaining to reasoning or to the higher thought processes; based on objective or scientific knowledge, in contrast to empiric (1).
2. Influenced by reasoning rather than by emotion.
3. Having the reasoning faculties; not delirious or comatose.
[L. rationalis, fr. ratio, reason]
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