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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. Vice President Joe Biden:

    We're not looking to embarrass him, we're not looking for regime change. We're not looking for any fundamental alteration of the circumstances inside Russia. We're looking for him to, in our view, act rationally.

  2. Chinese Vice Premier Liu:

    We come here this time, under pressure, which shows China's greatest sincerity, and want to sincerely, confidently, and rationally resolve certain disagreements or differences facing China and the United States. I think there is hope.

  3. Harley Rouda:

    I think an argument could be made just as rationally.

  4. 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.

  5. John Duffy:

    When you have such a profound impact on how people feel about themselves or rate themselves, that's going to win, even if you can point to rationally that this is not a good thing for me, the emotion wins.

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