RATIONALIST

rationalist

(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of rationalism; “rationalist philosophy”

positivist, rationalist

(noun) someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rationalist (plural rationalists)

A person who follows the philosophy of rationalism

Antonyms

• irrationalist

Anagrams

• striational

Source: Wiktionary


Ra"tion*al*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. rationaliste.]

Definition: One who accepts rationalism as a theory or system; also, disparagingly, a false reasoner. See Citation under Reasonist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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