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rationallyadverb
in a rational manner
"we must act rationally"

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rationallyadverb
In a rational manner

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Rationallyadverb
Reasonably; with reason.
Etymology: from rational.
Upon the proposal of an agreeable object, it may rationally be conjectured, that a man’s choice will rather incline him to accept than to refuse it. South.

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rationally
Rationally refers to thinking, decision-making or acting based on logic, reason, sound judgement, and factual evidence rather than on emotional responses or assumptions. It involves thoughtful analysis and objective evaluation, often focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and optimal outcomes.

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Rationallyadverb
in a rational manner

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rationallyadverb
In a rational manner
It is rationally possible to evolve to optimum health and world peace as we know how to

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These regulations are formed to effectively protect and rationally use our country's human genetic resources, protect public health, national security and society's public interests.
Harley Rouda:
I think an argument could be made just as rationally.
Trisha Ahmed:
My dad was building a community of secularists who thought rationally, he wanted to start a conversation and see where it would go.
President Mike Manley:
We want to ensure a thriving industry. This will require some consolidation, people are looking more rationally at regional requirements and regional scale. In terms of number of carmakers that survive, your guess is as good as mine.
San Francisco:
I think we need to think rationally about how to provide the care and reduce disparities of care.

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بعقلانيةArabic
racionalmentCatalan, Valencian
racieEsperanto
racionalmenteSpanish
rationnellementFrench

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