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ration- — Reason or reckoning

ration- means reason or reckoning. Latin source words and ideas terminology examples: rational.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Reason or reckoning

• Latin: ratiō

Examples and word parts

rational

A rational explanation gives reasons that can be examined.

Word parts: ration- (reason), from ratiō, ratiōnis, + -al (relating to).

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