rationality

/ˌræʃəˈnæləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌræʃəˈnæləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌra-shə-ˈna-lə-tē/ (ame, mw)

rationality — noun

1. the quality of making judgments or decisions by thinking through facts and logic

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of making judgments or decisions by thinking through facts and logic rather than acting on emotion or impulse

例句

The judge praised the committee for the rationality of their decision to fund only proven programs.

collocation: rationality of [decision/argument/approach]

Andrew questioned the rationality of spending half his salary on rent each month.

question the rationality of [something]

同義詞
  • reason

    broader term referring to the thinking ability itself ('the power of reason') rather than the quality of a specific decision

  • logic

    focuses on formal, step-by-step reasoning where conclusions follow necessarily from premises; slightly narrower than rationality

  • reasonableness

    emphasises fairness, moderation, and practical good sense in judgment, not just abstract logic

  • sense

    practical everyday good judgment ('common sense'); less formal and less intellectual than rationality

反義詞

文法句型

the rationality of [noun phrase]

act with rationality

question the rationality of [noun phrase]

常見錯誤

❌His rationality for leaving the company was the salary.
✅His rationale for leaving the company was the salary.
💡'rationality' means the quality of being rational, not the specific reason or explanation for an action.
❌She made a rationality decision.
✅She made a rational decision.
💡'rationality' is a noun; the adjective form 'rational' is used before a noun.