rationally

[US]/'ræʃənəli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. logically, reasonably

Phrases & Collocations

make decisions rationally

think rationally

act rationally

Example Sentences

dealt rationally with the problem;

a conflict between their rationally held views on the one hand and their emotions and desires on the other.

Through rationally designing ingate /riser system and effectively using the lunkerite proportion, shrinkage hole and low production yield were eliminated effectively.

Article 4 The leading posts in the Provincial People's Government and the instrumentalities thereof should be rationally taken by cadres of minority ethnic groups.

Based on analysing the factors influncing loosener efficiency, this paper points out that the operat ing parameters of loosener are an important factor and it must be determinated rationally;

Making decisions rationally is important in business.

She always approaches problems rationally, considering all the options.

To solve this issue, we need to think rationally and logically.

He explained his point of view rationally and calmly.

It's important to approach conflicts rationally rather than emotionally.

The team made a rationally calculated decision based on available data.

She rationally assessed the risks before making a final decision.

In order to solve the problem efficiently, we must think rationally.

He approached the situation rationally, considering both sides of the argument.

Rationally speaking, it makes sense to invest in this opportunity.

Real-world Examples

He spoke quite rationally to me.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

If we can't talk about this rationally, I will call the police.

Source: Deadly Women

Politicians respond, rationally or not, with travel bans, quarantines or trade blocks.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But just because we can rationalize our dishonesty does not mean we're acting rationally.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation June 2015

We make decisions about partners we cannot rationally explain.

Source: Essential Reading List for Self-Improvement

Is this what you meant by, " I'll behave calmly and rationally" ?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 6

Rationally, we know what is happening and what is likely to happen.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

They know a tough mental workout will strengthen their ability to think rationally.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

For we do not just rationally acknowledge the existence of others, we feel it.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

The defence of the rationally ordered state will cost some of its citizens their lives.

Source: BBC documentary "A Hundred Treasures Talk About the Changes of Time"

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