rationalist adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of rationalism; "rationalist philosophy" n 1: someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes [syn: {positivist}, {rationalist}]
Rationalist \Ra"tion*al*ist\, n. [Cf. F. rationaliste.] One who accepts rationalism as a theory or system; also, disparagingly, a false reasoner. See Citation under {Reasonist}. [1913 Webster] Rationalistic