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Rationalise Past Tense

The past tense of Rationalise is rationalised.

1. rationalise

verb. remove irrational quantities from.

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Etymology

  • -ise (English)
  • -ise (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • rational (English)
  • rational (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. rationalise

verb. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Antonyms

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.

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