rationally
Translation
rationally, logically
Examples
We need to think about this problem rationally.
We need to think about this problem rationally.
She was too upset to act rationally.
She was too upset to act rationally.
Grammar Patterns
((to act/think)) ((rationally)) to do something in a logical way We must think rationally about the situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: logically, reasonably, sensibly; Antonyms: irrationally, emotionally
Etymology
From 'rational' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly', meaning 'in a rational manner'.
Memory Tips
To act 'rationally' is to act with 'ratio' (reason, calculation), not just emotion.