Australian English Meaning of rationalize

rationalise

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Definitions and Meaning of rationalize in English

Wordnet

rationalize (v)

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

think rationally; employ logic or reason

remove irrational quantities from

Webster

rationalize (v. t.)

To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.

To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.

To form a rational conception of.

To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.

Webster

rationalize (v. i.)

To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.

FAQs About the word rationalize

rationalise

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning, weed out unwanted or unnecessary things, structure and run according to rational or scientific pr

Explain,justify,account (for),attribute,absolve,overlook,excuse,exonerate,explain away,forgive

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rationalization => rationalisation, rationality => Rationality, rationalistical => rationalistic, rationalistic => rationalistic, rationalist => rationalist,