rationality
nounEtymology From rational + -ity, from French rationalité, from Late Latin rationalitas (“rationality, reasonableness”), from Latin rationalis (“reasonable”).
1
Usually The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.
- His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink.
2
Usually Objective consideration.
- Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotional gut reactions.
- Synonyms
- rationalness