Rational

/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts8 letters
Definition of Rational

noun

  1. 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

  1. Capable of reasoning.

    "Man is a rational creature."

  2. Logically sound; not contradictory or otherwise absurd.

    "His statements were quite rational."

  3. (of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness.

    "rational conduct"

  4. Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.

    "¾ is a rational number, but √2 is an irrational number."

  5. Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.
Anagrams of Rational

1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "rational":

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

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 "Rational"

Rational is a 8-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "rational" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.

Using "Rational" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "rational" is a low-scoring word.