word
Literary
Rationalism
RASH-uh-nul-iz-um
/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Rationalism
Dictionary meaning
The belief that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge.
Examples
- Descartes was a rationalist who derived truths from pure reason.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on first syllable.
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