rationally
in a way that is agreeable to and supported by reason; sensibly or logically: It’s a bit difficult to explain rationally to your teenager why they are being subjected to a drug test at home.Right-brain thinking also includes intuition, which is not understood rationally but is nonetheless highly valued.
Origin of rationally
1Other words from rationally
- an·ti·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
- hy·per·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
- non·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
- o·ver·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
- qua·si-ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
- trans·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
- ul·tra·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
- un·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
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How to use rationally in a sentence
I was struck in the book how you talk about what you call this “rational hypocrisy” that companies have to deal with.
Capitalism must be saved by capitalists, argue these pioneering ESG investors | kdunn6 | November 15, 2020 | FortuneYou know, one of the things that I changed my mind about as I got older, I realized most people aren’t rational.
How to Succeed by Being Authentic (Hint: Carefully) (Ep. 438) | Stephen J. Dubner | November 5, 2020 | FreakonomicsThe Constitution’s provision barring a taking of property without just compensation did a little work, and a requirement that all statutes have some rational basis did a little more.
Will a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court roll back regulations on business? Not so fast | matthewheimer | October 27, 2020 | FortuneDeveloped over a century ago, p-adic numbers have become an essential setting in which to investigate questions about rational numbers that go back millennia.
An Infinite Universe of Number Systems | Kelsey Houston-Edwards | October 19, 2020 | Quanta MagazineIt’s a rational adjustment for a business that has limited access to exclusive content.
‘We want to be as frictionless as possible’: Samsung ramps up its pitch to advertisers across Europe | Seb Joseph | October 15, 2020 | Digiday
More importantly, contends Winroth, the Vikings were acting completely rationally with their raids.
How the Vikings Saved Europe and Got a Terrible Reputation | William O’Connor | September 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen I fielded telephone calls, my attempts to rationally discuss the subject were complete failures.
This is why the Republican House has twice passed bills offering more rationally allocated cuts.
Iran was not like Cold War Russia, and could not be relied upon to act rationally.
That is a message that might rationally resonate with independents, because it is rooted in fact.
Policy Black Hole: Mitt Romney Keeps His Ideas To Himself | John Avlon | June 22, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIf I can manage to be rationally coherent, I shall be more than satisfied.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonThey may differ as to Monday or Tuesday, but they cannot rationally differ as to whether it is day or night.
At first he had comported himself rationally, going there occasionally to superintend matters, but soon he became too impatient.
The conquest of Rome | Matilde SeraoBut Christendom in the mass has never rationally considered this question from a broad-minded and liberal aspect!
Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value | Arthur Glyn LeonardNow, are we going to discuss this thing rationally, or do you want to hit me with a heavy siphon?
The Terms of Surrender | Louis Tracy
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