rationalization

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/
- /ræʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/

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

Definitions of rationalization word

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

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Origin of rationalization

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 Rationalization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rationalization 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.

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Synonyms for rationalization

noun rationalization

account — If you have an account with a bank or a similar organization, you have an arrangement to leave your money there and take some out when you need it.
apologetics — the branch of theology concerned with the defence and rational justification of Christianity
big idea — any plan or proposal that is grandiose, impractical, and usually unsolicited: You're always coming around here with your big ideas.
cleanup — A cleanup is the removing of dirt, pollution, crime, or corruption from somewhere.
cop-out — an act or instance of copping out; reneging; evasion: The governor's platform was a cop-out.

All 21 Synonyms of rationalization

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