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rationalize
[rash-uh-nl-ahyz, rash-nl-ahyz]
verb (used with object)
to ascribe (one's acts, opinions, etc.) to causes that superficially seem reasonable and valid but that actually are unrelated to the true, possibly unconscious and often less creditable or agreeable causes.
to remove unreasonable elements from.
to make rational or conformable to reason.
to treat or explain in a rational or rationalistic manner.
Mathematics.Ģżto eliminate radicals from (an equation or expression).
to rationalize the denominator of a fraction.
Chiefly British.Ģżto reorganize and integrate (an industry).
verb (used without object)
to invent plausible explanations for acts, opinions, etc., that are actually based on other causes.
He tried to prove that he was not at fault, but he was obviously rationalizing.
to employ reason; think in a rational or rationalistic manner.
rationalize
/ Ė°łĆ¦ŹÉ²ŌÉĖ±ō²¹ÉŖ³ś /
verb
to justify (one's actions, esp discreditable actions, or beliefs) with plausible reasons, esp after the event
psychol to indulge, often unchallenged, in excuses for or explanations of (behaviour about which one feels uncomfortable or guilty)
to apply logic or reason to (something)
to eliminate unnecessary equipment, personnel, or processes from (a group of businesses, factory, etc), in order to make it more efficient
(tr) maths to eliminate one or more radicals without changing the value of (an expression) or the roots of (an equation)
Usage
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- rationalization noun
- rationalizer noun
- nonrationalized adjective
- overrationalize verb
- semirationalized adjective
- unrationalized adjective
- unrationalizing adjective
- Ė°ł²¹³Ł¾±“Ē²Ō²¹±ō¾±Ė³ś²¹³Ł¾±“Ē²Ō noun
- Ė°ł²¹³Ł¾±“Ē²Ō²¹±ōĖ¾±³ś±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of rationalize1
Example Sentences
It allows us to rationalize cheating and lying, which is why ordinary people who don't have psychological disorders all too often gleefully share disinformation.
There is no rationalizing or interpreting to be done.
Far too many people, who also depended on the accused for their livelihoods, ignored complaints and obvious signs of distress or simply looked the other way, rationalizing the incidents as the cost of doing business.
I'm a lot better now at rationalizing facts and reminding myself of what those things are, and that helps me not get ahead of myself and have a super emotional reaction to a thing.
Donāt ask me to explain or rationalize it, because I canāt.
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Related 51³Ō¹Ļs
- justifyĢż
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