Definition of Rationalist

1. Noun. Someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes.

Exact synonyms: Positivist
Generic synonyms: Nonreligious Person
Specialized synonyms: Logical Positivist
Derivative terms: Positivism, Positivist, Rationalism

2. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of rationalism. "Rationalist philosophy"
Partainyms: Rationalism

Definition of Rationalist

1. n. One who accepts rationalism as a theory or system; also, disparagingly, a false reasoner. See Citation under Reasonist.

Definition of Rationalist

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rationalist

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