Elucidation and Rationalization

Elucidation

Elucidation noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: the candidate issued what were supposed to be elucidations of his earlier statements, but they did little to quell the controversy
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Rationalization and elucidation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Elucidation".

Rationalization

Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization

Elucidation and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Elucidation" instead a noun "Rationalization".

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