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Princeton's WordNet

  1. rationallyadverb

    in a rational manner

    "we must act rationally"

Wiktionary

  1. rationallyadverb

    In a rational manner

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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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  1. 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.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Rationallyadverb

    in a rational manner

Editors Contribution

  1. rationallyadverb

    In a rational manner

    It is rationally possible to evolve to optimum health and world peace as we know how to


    Submitted by MaryC on May 22, 2021  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rationally in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rationally in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of rationally in a Sentence

  1. The Republican presidential candidate:

    Vladimir Putin is acting very rationally.

  2. Nancy Hurst:

    Parents need to hear that a lot of it is confounding variables before they are in that situation -- when they are able to process it rationally.

  3. San Francisco:

    I think we need to think rationally about how to provide the care and reduce disparities of care.

  4. Mary Badham:

    I think it's so timely for right now. 'Mockingbird' came at a perfect time for our country. It allowed us the ability to discuss subjects rationally and intelligently without getting way up here, and now that things are way up here with our country, I think this will help a lot.

  5. Harley Rouda:

    I think an argument could be made just as rationally.

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