Rationalize word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "rationalize" word

[verb] weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"
[verb] remove irrational qualities from, as in math; "This function can be rationalized"
[verb] think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
[verb] defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
[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"

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\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.) To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.
\Ra"tion*al*ize\, 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. Theodore . . . is just considered the chief rationalizing doctor of antiquity. --J. H. Newman.

Synonyms for rationalize

apologise, apologize, cut, excuse, justify, prune, rationalise, rationalise, rationalise, rationalise

The fun area, different aproach to word »rationalize«

Let's analyse "rationalize" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Six vowels. 54.5% of vowels is 15.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EZILANOITAR. Average typing speed for these characters is 3020 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: rationalize: 1 + 9 + 6 + 1 + 9 + 5 = 31, reduced: 4 . and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: rationalize: 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 9 + 8 + 5 = 58, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Z (1)	26	Page of Wands	Youth, Bright, Energetic, Wanderer

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