Rational and Rigorous

Rational

Rational adjective - Having the ability to reason.

Rigorous and rational are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigorous" instead an adjective "Rational".

Rigorous

Rigorous adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Rational and rigorous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rational" instead an adjective "Rigorous".

Nearby Words: rigorously, rigor, rigour, rigorism

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