Inane and Rational

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Inane adjective - Having no meaning.

Usage example: inane and useless phrases, such as “have a nice day”

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Rational is an antonym for inane.

Nearby Words: inanity, inanely

Rational adjective - Having the ability to reason.

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Inane is an antonym for rational.

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