Rational and Realistic

Rational

Rational adjective - Having the ability to reason.

Realistic is a synonym for rational in sensible topic. In some cases you can use "Realistic" instead an adjective "Rational", when it comes to topics like shrewd.

Realistic

Realistic adjective - Willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly.
Usage example: high schoolers who need to be more realistic in their career choices, as so few people end up as rock stars

Rational is a synonym for realistic in sensible topic. You can use "Rational" instead an adjective "Realistic", if it concerns topics such as practical, shrewd.

Nearby Words: realize, real, realise, reality, really
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