absurd |
extremely contrary to rational thought; illogical; ridiculous. [1/3 definitions] |
antirational |
combined form of rational. |
Apollonian |
(often l.c.) of a rational, serene, and well-ordered nature. (Cf. Dionysian.) [1/2 definitions] |
brute |
driven or characterized by instinct rather than rational thought. [1/5 definitions] |
compulsion |
an irresistible impulse, usu. to do or say something opposed by one's rational mind. [1/3 definitions] |
cope1 |
to deal with problems and responsibilities, esp. in a calm or rational way. [1/2 definitions] |
demagogue |
a leader, esp. a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. [1/2 definitions] |
hyperrational |
combined form of rational. |
intellectualism |
excessive emphasis on the rational as opposed to the emotional, impulsive, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
intellectualize |
to consider or stress the rational or intellectual aspects of, esp. ignoring the emotional. [1/2 definitions] |
invalid2 |
without rational basis; incorrect; false. [1/2 definitions] |
logic |
ability to think carefully, weigh the facts, and come to rational conclusions. [1/6 definitions] |
mind |
rational stability. [1/13 definitions] |
nonrational |
combined form of rational. |
order |
a state of rational, systematic, or intelligible arrangement or organization. [1/17 definitions] |
philosopher |
one who lives according to rational thought or wisdom. [1/3 definitions] |
philosophic |
calm and rational in difficult or distressing situations; stoic. |
postulate |
something that is accepted without proof as the basis of a rational argument. [1/7 definitions] |
rationalism |
in theology, the doctrine that the rational human mind is sufficient for acquiring full religious truth. [1/3 definitions] |
rationality |
the state of being rational; clarity of thinking. [1/3 definitions] |
sane |
having a mind that is healthy and rational. [1/2 definitions] |