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rationalthinking

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/ˌræʃ.ən.əl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/ · ra-tion-al think-ing

The process of thinking based on reason and logic rather than emotion.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of thinking based on reason and logic rather than emotion.

وہ عمل جس میں سوچ کی بنیاد منطق اور عقل پر ہو بجائے جذبات کے۔

عقلی سوچ

aqli soch

Formal: عقلی مفکر

Synonyms

logical thinkingreasoned thoughtanalytic reasoningمنطقی سوچعقلی فکرتحلیلی سوچ

Antonyms

irrational thinkingemotional thoughtillogical reasoningغیر منطقی سوچجذباتی فکربے بنیاد تفکر

Common Collocations

  • rational thinking skills
  • critical rational thinking
  • importance of rational thinking

Example Sentences

Rational thinking is essential for solving complex problems.

عقلی سوچ پیچیدہ مسائل کو حل کرنے کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Aqli soch paicheeda masail ko hal karne ke liye zaroori hai.

Everyone should strive to enhance their rational thinking abilities.

ہر ایک کو اپنی عقلی سوچ کی صلاحیتوں کو بڑھانے کی کوشش کرنی چاہیے۔

Har aik ko apni aqli soch ki salahiyaton ko barhane ki koshish karni chahiye.

Rational thinking helps in making informed decisions.

عقلی سوچ باخبر فیصلے کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Aqli soch bakhabar faislay karne mein madad deti hai.

Easily Confused With

irrational thinking:Irrational thinking is based on emotions rather than logic.

Word Family

rational
adjectiveعقلی
rationalize
verbعقل مند بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'rational' as relating to reason and 'thinking' as the process of thought.

Picture a person using a calculator to solve a math problem logically.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عقل کے دائرے میں جو ہے، خوشبو کی طرح ہے وہ، سمجھ کی راہوں پر چلتے ہیں، علم کی بہار ہے وہ۔

Aql ke daire mein jo hai, khushboo ki tarah hai woh, Samajh ki raahon par chalte hain, ilm ki bahar hai woh.

Within the realm of reason, it is like fragrance, We walk the paths of understanding, it is the spring of knowledge.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عقل کو مدنظر رکھو تو زندگی سنور جائے گی۔

Aql ko madde nazar rakho to zindagi sanwar jayegi.

Consider reason, and life will flourish.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "rationalis" — of or belonging to reason

First known use: 20th century

The term 'rational thinking' evolved in English to describe a thought process that is logical and based on reason.