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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rationaalinen
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- Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd.
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rationaalinen,
järjellinen,
järkeenkäypä,
järkevä,
järkiperäinen
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rationalization
noun
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- The process or result of rationalizing.
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järkeily,
järkiperäistäminen,
päättely,
rationaalistaminen,
rationalisointi
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- A reorganization of a company or organization in order to improve its efficiency.
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järkeistäminen,
rationalisointi,
tehostaminen
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- A statement of one's motives, or of the causes of some event.
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perustelu,
rationaalistaminen,
sieventäminen
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- (psychiatry) The concealment of true motivation in some non-threatening way.
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rationaalistaminen
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- (mathematics) The simplification of an expression without changing its value.
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sieventäminen
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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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rationalismi
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rationalize
verb
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- To structure something along modern, efficient and systematic lines, or according to scientific principles. This often includes eliminating duplication and grouping like or similar items.
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järkeistää,
rationalisoida
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- To make something rational or more rational.
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järkevöittää,
järkiperäistää,
rationalisoida
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- (mathematics) To remove radicals, without changing the value of an expression or the roots of an equation.
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rationaalistaa
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- To justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour.
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rationaalistaa,
älyllistää
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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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rationaalisuus,
rationaliteetti,
järkevyys,
järkiperäisyys
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järkevyys,
järkiperäisyys
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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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säännöstely
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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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annos
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