Ideation and Rationalisation

Ideation

Ideation noun - The ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others.

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

Nearby Words: idea, ideate

Rationalisation

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

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

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