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rational

The correct spelling is rational.

How to pronounce rational

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.
  2. 2.The breastplate worn by Israelite high priests.

adjective

  1. 1.Capable of reasoning.
  2. 2.Logically sound; not contradictory or otherwise absurd.
  3. 3.(of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness.
  4. 4.Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
  5. 5.Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.

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