Definition of Rationalise

1. Verb. Structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results. "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"

Exact synonyms: Rationalize
Generic synonyms: Organise, Organize
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization

2. Verb. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. "He rationalized his lack of success"

3. Verb. Think rationally; employ logic or reason. "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
Exact synonyms: Rationalize
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization

4. Verb. Remove irrational quantities from. "This function can be rationalized"
Exact synonyms: Rationalize
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization

5. Verb. Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things. "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"

Definition of Rationalise

1. [v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rationalise

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ratiocinates
ratiocinating
ratiocination
ratiocinations
ratiocinative
ratiocinator
ratiocinators
ration
ration
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rational
rationale
rationales
rationalisation
rationalise (current term)
rationalised
rationalises
rationalise away
rationalising
rationalism
rationalism
rationalisms
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rationalistic
rationalists
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rationality
rationalizable
rationalization

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