unrationalized

ra·tion·al·ize

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of unrationalized word

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

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Origin of unrationalized

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 Unrationalized

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adjective

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unrationalized 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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