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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. rationalise
verb. remove irrational quantities from.
Synonyms
- alter
- modify
- change
Antonyms
- achromatic color
- colorlessness
- blacken
- stay
Etymology
- -ise (English)
- -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rational (English)
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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2. rationalise
verb. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results.
Synonyms
- organize
- organise
Antonyms
- disorganize
- boycott
- disapproval
Etymology
- -ise (English)
- -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rational (English)
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. rationalise
verb. think rationally; employ logic or reason.
Synonyms
- rationalize
- cerebrate
- think
Antonyms
- colorless
- uninterestingness
- colorful
- black-and-white
Etymology
- -ise (English)
- -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rational (English)
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. rationalise
verb. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things.
Synonyms
- rationalize
- extinguish
- do away with
- get rid of
- eliminate
- prune
Antonyms
- blame
- discolor
- chromatic color
- uncolored
Etymology
- -ise (English)
- -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rational (English)
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. rationalise
verb. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.
Synonyms
- justify
- colour
- palliate
- mitigate
- rationalize
- support
- plead
- fend for
- extenuate
- apologise
- gloss
- defend
- color
- excuse
Antonyms
- irritate
- increase
- forbid
- disallow
Etymology
- -ise (English)
- -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- rational (English)
- rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Sentences with rationalise
1. Verb, base form
They may try to rationalise a small lie here or there.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Many rationalise that because they are 80 or 90 years old, they may not be able to obtain a new mortgage for 30 years.