die Ratio
Translation
reason, intellect, ratio
Examples
Die Ratio sagt uns, dass das falsch ist.
Reason tells us that this is wrong.
Er handelt oft gegen die Ratio.
He often acts against reason.
Grammar Patterns
die Ratio + verb reason ... Die Ratio tells us the truth.
gegen die Ratio + verb against reason He acts against reason.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vernunft, Verstand; Antonyms: Gefühl, Emotion
Etymology
From Latin 'ratio' meaning 'reckoning, calculation, reason'. It's a direct borrowing.
Memory Tips
Think of the English words 'ratio' and 'rational'. Both relate to logic and reason.