What does RATIONAL mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈræʃənəl/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

adjective

  1. consistent with or based on or using reason“rational behavior”
  2. of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind“intellectual problems”
  3. capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers“rational numbers”
  4. having its source in or being guided by the intellect (as distinguished from experience or emotion)“a rational analysis”

noun

  1. an integer or a fraction

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

rationals9

Anagrams of RATIONAL

notarial8

Words inside RATIONAL

171 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is RATIONAL a valid word in word games?

RATIONAL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is RATIONAL worth?

RATIONAL is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RATIONAL?

171 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.