adj 1 a  :  having reason or understanding  b  :  relating to, based on, or agreeable to reason <a explanation>  < behavior>   2  :  using medical treatments based on reason or general principles - used esp. of an ancient school of physicians; - compare EMPIRICAL1a   ra*tio*nal*ly adv 
 
   
 
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