der Rationale
Translation
rational person, rationalist
Examples
Ein Rationaler trifft Entscheidungen auf Basis von Fakten.
A rational person makes decisions based on facts.
Grammar Patterns
als ((ein Rationaler)) handeln to act as a rational person Er handelt als ein Rationaler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vernunftmensch (person of reason); Antonyms: Emotionaler (emotional person), Irrationaler (irrational person)
Etymology
From Latin 'rationalis' (reasonable). It's a nominalized form of the adjective 'rational'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'rational'. The German word is very similar, just capitalized as a noun.