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RATIONALISTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does rationalistic mean? 

RATIONALISTIC (adjective)
  The adjective RATIONALISTIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of rationalismplay

  Familiarity information: RATIONALISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RATIONALISTIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of rationalism

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

rationalism ((philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience)

Derivation:

rationalism ((philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience)


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