RATIONALIZES

Verb

rationalizes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rationalize

Anagrams

• realizations

Source: Wiktionary


RATIONALIZE

Ra"tion*al*ize, v. t.

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. (Alg.)

Definition: To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.

Ra"tion*al*ize, v. i.

Definition: To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism. Theodore . . . is just considered the chief rationalizing doctor of antiquity. J. H. Newman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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