ra·tio·nal·ize /ˈræʃnəˌlaɪz, ˈræʃənḷˌaɪz/
(vt.)使合理,合理地處理,使成有理數(vi.)合理地思考
ra·tio·nal·ize /ˈræʃnəˌlaɪz, ənḷˌaɪz/ 動詞
Ra·tion·al·ize v. t.
1. To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
2. To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.
3. To form a rational conception of.
4. Alg. To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.
Ra·tion·al·ize, v. i. To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.
Theodore . . . is justly considered the chief rationalizing doctor of antiquity. --J. H. Newman.
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rationalize
v 1: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by
reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy
behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success" [syn: apologize,
apologise, excuse, justify, rationalise]
2: weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose
weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet" [syn: cut, prune,
rationalise]
3: structure and run according to rational or scientific
principles in order to achieve desired results; "We
rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"
[syn: rationalise]
4: think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders
why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
[syn: rationalise]
5: remove irrational quantities from; "This function can be
rationalized" [syn: rationalise]