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rationality

IPA: /ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/

KK: /ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of thinking or acting in a logical and reasonable way.

Example: Her decision was based on rationality rather than emotion.

rationalization

IPA: /ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of explaining or justifying something in a logical way, often to make it seem more acceptable or reasonable.

Example: His rationalization for being late was that he had missed the bus.

rationalize

IPA: /ˈræʃ.ən.ə.laɪz/

KK: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or explain something in a logical way, often to justify or make sense of it.

Example: She tried to rationalize her decision to leave the job.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more reasonable or logical, often by explaining it in a way that makes it seem acceptable or justifiable.

Example: She tried to rationalize her decision to leave the job by saying it was for her own well-being.

rationally

IPA: /ˈræʃənəli/

KK: /ˈræʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on reason or logic rather than emotions or feelings.

Example: She approached the problem rationally, considering all the facts before making a decision.

rationalness

IPA: /ˈræʃənləs/

KK: /ˈræʃənləs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being reasonable and logical in thinking or decision-making.

Example: Her rationalness helped her make sound decisions during the crisis.

raucity

IPA: //ˈrɔːkɪti//

KK: /ˈrɔːsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being loud and harsh in sound, often associated with a rough or grating voice.

Example: The raucity of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

raucous

IPA: //ˈrɔː.kəs//

KK: /ˈrɔkəs/

adjective

Definition: Loud and rough in sound, often causing a disturbance or being unpleasant to hear.

Example: The raucous crowd cheered loudly at the concert, creating an energetic atmosphere.

raucously

IPA: //ˈrɔː.kəs.li//

KK: /ˈrɔːkəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is loud and harsh, often causing disturbance or annoyance.

Example: The crowd cheered raucously during the concert, making it hard to hear the music.

raucousness

IPA: //ˈrɔː.kəs.nəs//

KK: /ˈrɔːkəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being loud, harsh, and disorderly, often causing disturbance or noise.

Example: The raucousness of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

ravage

IPA: /ˈrævɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈrævɪdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cause great damage or destruction, often in a violent way.

Example: The storm began to ravage the coastal towns, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

noun

Definition: Severe damage or destruction caused by something, often resulting in great loss or harm.

Example: The ravage of the storm left the town in ruins.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause severe damage or destruction to something, often in a violent way.

Example: The hurricane ravaged the coastal community, leaving many homes in ruins.

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