Antecedent
Antecedent noun - Someone or something responsible for a result.
Rationalization and antecedent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Antecedent".
Nearby Word: antecedently
Rationalization
Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Antecedent and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antecedent" instead a noun "Rationalization".
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