Rational

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts8 letters

Definition of Rational

noun

A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.
"The quotient of two rationals is again a rational."

adjective

Capable of reasoning.
"Man is a rational creature."
Logically sound; not contradictory or otherwise absurd.
"His statements were quite rational."
(of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness.
"rational conduct"
Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
"¾ is a rational number, but √2 is an irrational number."
Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.

Anagrams of Rational

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 8 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "rational":

8-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "rational" and rearranging:

+bantilabor baritonal

+ealienator rationale

+santisolar rationals

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Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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