rationality

Etymology

rational + -ity, from French rationalité, from Late Latin rationalitas (“rationality, reasonableness”), from Latin rationalis (“reasonable”)

noun

  1. The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.
    His sudden loss of rationality was brought on by excess drink.
  2. Objective consideration.
    Such a discussion deserves rationality, not emotional gut reactions.

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