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transitive verb1: to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: as a: to substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of <rationalize a myth> b: to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives <rationalized his dislike of his brother> ; broadly : to create an excuse or more attractive explanation for <rationalize the problem>2: to free (a mathematical expression) from irrational parts <rationalize a denominator>3: to apply the principles of scientific management to (as an industry or its operations) for a desired result (as increased efficiency)intransitive verb: to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct
— ra·tio·nal·iz·able
 \ˌrash-nə-ˈlī-zə-bəl, ˌra-shə-nə-ˈlī-\ adjective — ra·tio·nal·i·za·tion
\ˌrash-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌra-shə-nə-lə-\ noun — ra·tio·nal·iz·er
\ˈrash-nə-ˌlī-zər, ˈra-shə-nə-ˌlī-\ noun
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