rationalization

Meanings

• the act of giving reasons or cogent explanations for one's beliefs or actions

  - "He provided a rationalization for his unethical behavior."
  - "The politician gave a rationalization for his controversial policy proposal."

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Synonyms

consolidation , rationale , reasoning

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rationalization
rationalize , submarinize , apparatize , compartmentalize , rationalize , minimize , optimize , canalize , prioritize , regularize , systematize , rationalize , consolidate , streamline , concentrate , focus , centralize

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Homophones

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2. rationalization
   

3. rationalisation
   

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Variants

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rationalization , rationalizations

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Forms

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The verb 'rationalize' can be conjugated in various tenses and forms such as present tense ('I rationalize', 'You rationalize', 'He/She/It rationalizes'), present continuous tense ('I am rationalizing', 'You are rationalizing', 'He/She/It is rationalizing'), past tense ('I rationalized', 'You rationalized', 'He/She/It rationalized'), past continuous tense ('I was rationalizing', 'You were rationalizing', 'He/She/It was rationalizing'), and future tense ('I will rationalize', 'You will rationalize', 'He/She/It will rationalize'). It can also be used in the infinitive form ('to rationalize').

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Etymology

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From the Latin term 'rationalisare', which means 'to explain rationally' or 'to give reasons for'.

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Related Concepts

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1. rational thinking: Rational thinking refers to the ability to use logic, reasoning, and objective analysis to make informed decisions and solve problems effectively.

2. rationalization bias: Rationalization bias refers to the tendency to come up with logical or rational explanations for one's beliefs, actions, or decisions, even when those explanations are not based on factual evidence or are not logically consistent.

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Culture

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["rationalization has been used extensively in various fields such as psychology, sociology, economics, business, law, and politics. It is also commonly used in everyday conversations and situations. In literature, rationalization is often used as a plot device or a character trait. In art, it is commonly used as a theme or a motif. In music, rationalization is often used as a lyric theme or a musical device. In law, rationalization is often used as a legal strategy or a defense mechanism. In politics, rationalization is often used as a political tool or a propaganda device."]

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