Rational vs Rationale

Rational vs Rationale

Rational – is an adjective and is defined as based on reason rather than emotions.

a. They were having a rational argument amongst each other.
b. There is no rational explanation for what he done.

Able to think clearly and make decisions based on reason rather than emotions.

a. No rational person would ever behave like that.
b. When she is upset; she does not behave rational.

Rationale – is a noun and is defined as the principles or reasons which explain a particular decision, course of action, belief, etc.

a. What is the rationale behind these new exams?
b. Design Space Analysis is an approach to representing design rationale.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right word.

1. In between there is sufficient room for ____________ disagreement.

a. Rational
b. Rationale
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2. Now a new ____________ for planetary assessment has emerged – environmentalism.

a. Rational
b. Rationale
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3. In spite of its dishonest reputation, bribery has certain ____________ .

a. Rationale
b. Rational
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4. His predisposition for ____________ economics has turned him from a nationalist into a champion of free trade.

a. Rationale
b. Rational
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5. Psychotic individuals usually have problems forming __________, coherent thoughts.

a. Rational
b. Rationale
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