单词 | rationable |
释义 | rationable1/ˈraʃ(ə)nəbl/ /ˈraʃ(ə)nəbl/Now rare adjective 1Originally Scottish. Of a thing: in accordance with or conformable to reason; reasonable, just, fair. 2Of a sentient being: having the faculty of reasoning; capable of reasoning; open to reason; rational, sensible. OriginLate 15th century; earliest use found in de Mondeville's Surgery. From classical Latin ratiōnābilis rational, reasonable from ratiōn-, ratiō + -ābilis. Compare Old French rationable endowed with reason. rationable2/ˈraʃ(ə)nəbl/ /ˈraʃ(ə)nəbl/adjective Able to be rationed; capable of being rationed. Origin1940s. From ration + -able. |
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