rationality

/ˌræʃəˈnæləti/
noun
  1. The quality of being based on reason and logic rather than emotion or impulse.
    • Her decision to save money instead of buying a new car showed good rationality.
    • The scientist praised the rationality of the experiment's design.
    • In a crisis, it is important to maintain rationality and not panic.
  2. The state of having the ability to think clearly and make sensible decisions.
    • The court questioned the defendant's rationality at the time of the incident.
    • After a good night's sleep, his rationality returned and he solved the problem.
    • Stress can sometimes reduce a person's rationality.
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