rationalise

ra·tion·al·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rash-uh-nl-ahyz, rash-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈræʃ ə nlˌaɪz, ˈræʃ nlˌaɪz/
- /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rash-uh-nl-ahyz, rash-nl-ahyz]
- /ˈræʃ ə nlˌaɪz, ˈræʃ nlˌaɪz/

Definitions of rationalise word

verb with object rationalise 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. 1
verb with object rationalise to remove unreasonable elements from. 1
verb with object rationalise to make rational or conformable to reason. 1
verb with object rationalise to treat or explain in a rational or rationalistic manner. 1
verb with object rationalise Mathematics. to eliminate radicals from (an equation or expression): to rationalize the denominator of a fraction. 1
verb with object rationalise Chiefly British. to reorganize and integrate (an industry). 1

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Origin of rationalise

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; rational + -ize

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Parts of speech for Rationalise

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rationalise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for rationalise

verb rationalise

centralise — to draw to or gather about a center.
concenter — to bring or come to a common center; concentrate or converge
defend — If you defend someone or something, you take action in order to protect them.
diagramed — Simple past tense and past participle of diagram.
diagramming — a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.

All 17 Synonyms of rationalise