Rationalism
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts11 letters
Definition of Rationalism
noun
- The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
- The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as axioms, postulates or earlier deductions).
- A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience rather than faith, inspiration, revelation, intuition or authority.
- Elaboration of theories by use of reason alone without appeal to experience, such as in mathematical systems.
Anagrams of Rationalism
No exact anagrams found for "rationalism". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Rationalism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Rationalism"
Rationalism is a 11-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Rationalism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "rationalism" is a medium-scoring word.