Definitions
1.nounA rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers."The quotient of two rationals is again a rational."
2.adjectiveCapable of reasoning."Man is a rational creature."
3.adjectiveLogically sound; not contradictory or otherwise absurd."His statements were quite rational."
4.adjective(of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness."rational conduct"
5.adjectiveOf a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers."¾ is a rational number, but √2 is an irrational number."
6.adjectiveOf an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.
7.adjectiveExpressing the type, structure, relations, and reactions of a compound; graphic; said of formulae.
8.adjectiveExpressing a physical object."A rational table is physical, a written table is neither."