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Meaning of rationalized
made rational or reasonable
Etymology of rationalized
The word "rationalized" comes from the verb "rationalize", which is derived from the Latin words "rationalis", meaning "of or pertaining to reason", and the suffix "-ize", which forms a verb
The word has been in use since the 17th century, initially meaning "to make rational or reasonable" and later expanding to include the sense of "to provide a rational or logical explanation for something"
Synonyms
justified
vindicated
legitimized
validated
legalized
normalized
systematized
organized
coordinated
unified
standardized
harmonized
synchronized
adjusted
adapted
modified
reformed
improved
enhanced
optimized
streamlined
efficient
logical
methodical
systematic
coherent
reasonable
sensible
pragmatic
practical
intelligent
informed
enlightened
astute
shrewd
discerning
perceptive
analytical
critical
objective
impartial
unbiased
dispassionate
detached
unemotional
calm
collected
composed
level-headed
clear-headed
lucid
rational
cerebral
intellectual
thoughtful
reflective
contemplative
deliberate
intentional
purposeful
calculated
considered
weighed
measured
prudent
judicious
wise
sage
discerning
Definitions
- Given a rational basis or explanation for something
- * Made rational or reasonable, especially by being based on a logical analysis or by being made to seem logical
- * Provided with a rational or logical explanation or basis
Usage Examples
- The company rationalized its production process to increase efficiency
- * She rationalized her decision to quit her job by citing the long commute and low pay
- * The politician rationalized the tax increase by arguing that it was necessary to fund public services
Antonyms
irrational
unreasonable
illogical
unreasoned
emotional
impulsive
instinctive
intuitive
arbitrary
capricious
whimsical
fanciful
irrationalized
unjustified
unwarranted
unexplained
unvalidated
unsupported
unfounded
baseless
groundless
senseless
meaningless
absurd
ridiculous
preposterous
laughable
foolish
silly
absurd
nonsensical
incongruous
inconsistent
contradictory
paradoxical
ambiguous
vague
unclear
ambiguous