rationalize — to find reasons to justify or explain (one's behavior or attitude)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to find reasons to justify or explain (one's behavior or attitude)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/
Korean meaning: 합리화하다, 정당화하다
Korean pronunciation: **래**셔널라이즈
Example Sentences
- She rationalized eating the entire cake by saying it was her birthday week, not just her birthday.
- Students often rationalize procrastination as 'working better under pressure.'
- The CEO tried to rationalize the layoffs as necessary for company growth.
rationalize
VERB//ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz//
to find reasons to justify or explain (one's behavior or attitude)
An employee rationalizes their mistakes with elaborate excuses to their skeptical boss
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Origin
From the Latin word 'rationalis' meaning 'of or belonging to reason,' derived from 'ratio' meaning 'reason' or 'reckoning.' The suffix '-ize' was added to create a verb form.
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“She rationalized eating the entire cake by saying it was her birthday week, not just her birthday.”
“Students often rationalize procrastination as 'working better under pressure.'”
“The CEO tried to rationalize the layoffs as necessary for company growth.”
“Don't rationalize your shopping addiction by calling it 'supporting the economy.'”
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