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rational thinking

[/ˈræʃənəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
noun
pensamento racional
1. The process of using reason and logic to analyze information and make decisions based on facts rather than emotions or intuition
Rational thinking helped her solve the complex problem systematically.
O pensamento racional ajudou-a a resolver o problema complexo sistematicamente.
2. A cognitive approach that prioritizes objective analysis and evidence over subjective beliefs or assumptions
In science, rational thinking is essential for conducting valid experiments.
Na ciência, o pensamento racional é essencial para conduzir experimentos válidos.
Synonyms
logical thinkinganalytical thinkingreasoned thinkingcritical thinking
Antonyms
irrational thinkingemotional thinkingintuitive thinkingillogical thinking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensamento racional
Standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pensamento racional
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
pensamento racional
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
pensamento racional
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

use your head
think straight
keep a cool head
use logic
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