1. rational
adjective. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] consistent with or based on or using reason.
Synonyms
- demythologized
- logical
- intelligent
- sane
- sensible
- demythologised
- coherent
- thinking
- lucid
- reasoning
Antonyms
- irrational
- insane
- unreasonable
- synthetic
Etymology
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rationale (Latin)
- rationel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Words that Rhyme with Rational Number
- unencumber
- outnumber
- mccumber
- macumber
- encumber
- slumber
- lumber
- humber
- cumber
Example sentences of the word rational-number
1. Noun Phrase
Numbers that we normally think of as fractions make up the set of rational numbers.
2. Noun Phrase
The set of real numbers is made up of the rational and the irrational numbers.
3. Noun Phrase
A rational number can also be represented in decimal form.
4. Noun Phrase
You can express a rational number as a decimal through long division.
2. rational
adjective. ['ˈræʃənəl, ˈræʃnəl'] of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind.
Synonyms
- intellectual
- noetic
Antonyms
- invalid
- immoderate
- illogicality
Etymology
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rationale (Latin)
- rationel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals.
Synonyms
- numerosity
- bulk
- fewness
- amount
- innumerableness
- numerousness
- countlessness
- figure
- majority
- roundness
- preponderance
- prevalence
- minority
Antonyms
- minority
- unlawful
- dishonesty
- disagree
Etymology
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] a concept of quantity involving zero and units.
Synonyms
- arity
- compound number
- third power
- linage
- minuend
- quartic
- oxidation state
- Fibonacci number
- square
- cardinal
- co-ordinate
- multiplicand
- cube
- remainder
- lineage
- decimal
- augend
- coordinate
- ordinal
- subtrahend
- count
- constant
- baryon number
- fixed-point number
- no.
- score
- complex quantity
- multiplier factor
- cardinal number
- multiplier
- quotient
- integer
- ordinal number
- difference
- fourth power
- root
- oxidation number
- folio
- definite quantity
- base
- imaginary
- page number
- paging
- prime
- floating-point number
- composite number
- biquadrate
- prime quantity
- complex number
- second power
- pagination
- cardinality
- atomic number
- addend
- factor
- radix
- biquadratic
- divisor
- quota
- imaginary number
- natural number
- whole number
- dividend
Antonyms
- discontinuous
- fall back
- dissuade
- deficit
Etymology
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. number
verb. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] add up in number or quantity.
Synonyms
- be
- average
- average out
- make
- amount
- work out
- total
- outnumber
- come
Antonyms
- aliquot
- aliquant
- innumerate
- uneducated
Etymology
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] the number is used in calling a particular telephone.
Synonyms
- sign
- signal
- telephone number
- signaling
Antonyms
- ordinal
- unimportant
- buy
- crossbred
Etymology
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program.
Synonyms
- routine
- bit
- act
- show-stopper
- turn
- stopper
- performance
- public presentation
Antonyms
- exclude
- inconstancy
- unstable
- changeable
Etymology
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] one of a series published periodically.
Synonyms
- serial publication
- issue
- periodical
- serial
- series
Antonyms
- qualitative
- disarrange
- unequal
- cardinal
Etymology
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. number
verb. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] give numbers to.
Synonyms
- designate
- page
- paginate
- denominate
Antonyms
- real
- inferior
- empty
- last
Etymology
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] a symbol used to represent a number.
Synonyms
- Hindu numeral
- antilog
- symbol
- antilogarithm
- Hindu-Arabic numeral
- numeral
- Roman numeral
Antonyms
- Arabic numeral
- mistrust
- distrust
- Lady
Etymology
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))