RATIONALIZATIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Rationalizations.
Rationalizations - as a noun
The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalisationHypernyms (Closely Related)
explanationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
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rationalisation(mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation
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rationalisationThe organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency
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rationalisationSystematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalisationsystematisationsystematizationHypernyms (Closely Related)
organisationorganizationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Her rationalizations for staying out late were flimsy and unconvincing."
"He always came up with elaborate rationalizations to justify his bad behavior."
"I could see through her rationalizations and knew she was just making excuses."
"Their rationalizations for raising prices were met with skepticism by consumers."
"The company's rationalizations for laying off employees were met with outrage from the public."
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