B2 noun Formal

합리성

[hamnisʰʌŋ]

The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic. In economics and sociology, it refers to making decisions that maximize utility based on objective evidence.

Examples

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1

이 투자 계획은 합리성이 결여되어 있다.

This investment plan lacks rationality.

2

과학적 합리성은 현대 문명의 기초가 되었다.

Scientific rationality became the foundation of modern civilization.

3

의사 결정 과정에서 합리성을 유지하는 것이 관건이다.

Maintaining rationality in the decision-making process is key.

Word Family

Noun
합리성
Verb
합리화하다
Adverb
합리적으로
Adjective
합리적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ham' (fit/match) and 'Ri' (reason) - Matching with reason.

Quick Quiz

이번 결정은 감정에 치우치지 않고 ( )에 근거하여 내려졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 합리성

Examples

1

이 투자 계획은 합리성이 결여되어 있다.

business

This investment plan lacks rationality.

2

과학적 합리성은 현대 문명의 기초가 되었다.

academic

Scientific rationality became the foundation of modern civilization.

3

의사 결정 과정에서 합리성을 유지하는 것이 관건이다.

formal

Maintaining rationality in the decision-making process is key.

4

그 사람 말은 합리성이 좀 떨어지는 것 같아.

informal

I think what that person says lacks some rationality.

5

누구나 납득할 수 있는 합리성이 필요합니다.

everyday

Rationality that anyone can understand is needed.

Word Family

Noun
합리성
Verb
합리화하다
Adverb
합리적으로
Adjective
합리적

Common Collocations

경제적 합리성 economic rationality
합리성을 따지다 to judge the rationality
합리성이 있다 to be rational
합리성을 잃다 to lose rationality
도구적 합리성 instrumental rationality

Common Phrases

합리적 의심

reasonable doubt

합리적 선택

rational choice

합리적 가격

reasonable price

Often Confused With

합리성 vs 정당성

Jeongdangseong refers to moral rightness or legitimacy, while hamriseong refers to logical or efficient reasoning.

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Usage Notes

Very important in discussions about consumer behavior, government policy, and scientific method.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid confusing 'hamriseong' (rationality) with 'hamrihwa' (rationalization/excuse).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ham' (fit/match) and 'Ri' (reason) - Matching with reason.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 合 (join/fit) + 理 (reason) + 性 (nature).

Grammar Patterns

~의 합리성 합리성을 바탕으로

Quick Quiz

이번 결정은 감정에 치우치지 않고 ( )에 근거하여 내려졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 합리성

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