Rationality

Origin

From French rationalité, from Late Latin rationalitas ("rationality, reasonableness"), from Latin rationalis ("reasonable")

Full definition of rationality

Noun

1. Quality or state of being rational; agreement with reason; possession of reason; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink.
2. Objectivity, considerateness.Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotion a gut reaction.

Synonyms

• rationalness

Derived terms

• instrumental rationality