ration

The underlying reason or logical basis for a course of action or belief.

Shared component: ration · reason

in a way that is based on reason, logic, or clear thought, rather than emotions

Shared component: ration · reason

The belief that reason and experience, not emotions or religious beliefs, should be the basis for your actions and beliefs.

Shared component: ration · reason

A person who believes that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge and truth, rather than emotions or religious belief.

Shared component: ration · reason

The quality of being based on clear, logical thought, or of making decisions based on reason rather than emotion.

Shared component: ration · reason

Made something seem reasonable or acceptable, especially by providing a plausible but not genuine explanation.

Shared component: ration · reason

The action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.

Shared component: ration · reason

not based on logical reason or clear thinking

Extended relation: ration · reason

in a way that is not based on reason, logic, or clear thinking

Extended relation: ration · reason