ultrarational

adjective

ul·​tra·​ra·​tio·​nal ˌəl-trə-ˈra-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce ultrarational (audio)
: extremely rational or reasonable
an ultrarational decision
ultrarational theories

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In the 1600s, as the ideas that would eventually produce the Enlightenment were gaining momentum, philosophers sought to create an ultrarational mode of communication. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ultrarational was in 1894

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“Ultrarational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultrarational. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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