Definition of Rationalize

1. Verb. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. "He rationalized his lack of success"


2. Verb. Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things. "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"

3. Verb. Structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results. "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"
Exact synonyms: Rationalise
Generic synonyms: Organise, Organize
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization

4. Verb. Think rationally; employ logic or reason. "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
Exact synonyms: Rationalise
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization

5. Verb. Remove irrational quantities from. "This function can be rationalized"
Exact synonyms: Rationalise
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization

Definition of Rationalize

1. v. t. To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.

2. v. i. To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.

Definition of Rationalize

1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]

Medical Definition of Rationalize

1. 1. To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism. 2. To interpret in the manner of a rationalist. 3. To form a rational conception of. 4. To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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