Illumination
Illumination noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: the candidate's so-called illuminations of his views on a number of controversial issues left many voters in the dark
Rationalization and illumination are semantically related. in clarification topic. In some cases you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Illumination".
Rationalization
Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Illumination and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illumination" instead a noun "Rationalization".
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