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Moderaterational
The correct spelling is rational.
How to pronounce rational
/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
nounIPA: /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
Say it like: Ras-hon-al
The correct spelling is rational. A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers. For example: "The quotient of two rationals is again a rational."
Usage Examples
“The quotient of two rationals is again a rational.”
“Man is a rational creature.”
“His statements were quite rational.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.
- 2.The breastplate worn by Israelite high priests.
adjective
- 1.Capable of reasoning.
- 2.Logically sound; not contradictory or otherwise absurd.
- 3.(of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness.
- 4.Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
- 5.Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.
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