ration
verb
/ˈɹæʃən/
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- (transitive) To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
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rationieren
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ration
noun
/ˈɹæʃən/
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- A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.
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Ration
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rational
adjective
/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
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- (mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
- (mathematics, arithmetic, not comparable) Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.
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rational,
sinnvoll,
vernünftig
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- Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
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vernünftig,
rational
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rationalization
noun
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- The process or result of rationalizing.
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Rationalisierung
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rationalism
noun
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- (philosophy) The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
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Rationalismus
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rationalize
verb
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- To make something rational or more rational.
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rationalisieren
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- To justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour.
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rationalisieren,
rechtfertigen,
schönreden
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rationing
noun
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- Controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food or fuel; used typically in wartime.
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Rationierung
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rationality
noun
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- The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.
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Rationalität
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