Generalisation and Rationalisation

Generalisation

Generalisation noun - The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances.

Rationalisation and generalisation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Generalisation".

Rationalisation

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

Generalisation and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generalisation" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

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