ADJECTIVE
rational/ˌʁat͡si̯oˈnaːl/rational; reasonable; logical
rational is a German adjective that means rational, reasonable, or logical. It is pronounced /ˌʁat͡si̯oˈnaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "rationaler" and "rationalsten".
Definitions
1.guided by logic or reason, not by emotions(thinking/behavior)
a.acting or thinking sensibly and logically
Er versucht immer, eine rationale Entscheidung zu treffen.—He always tries to make a rational decision.
2.expressible as a ratio of two integers (mathematical)(mathematics, seldom)
a.having the property of being a rational (number)
Die Zahl 3/4 ist eine rationale Zahl.—The number 3/4 is a rational number.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | rational |
|---|---|
| Comparative | rationaler |
| Superlative | rationalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rational" mean in English?
- "rational" means rational, reasonable, or logical. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "rational"?
- "rational" is pronounced /ˌʁat͡si̯oˈnaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "rational"?
- The comparative of "rational" is "rationaler" and the superlative is "rationalsten".
- What part of speech is "rational"?
- "rational" is a adjective in German.
