Motivation
Motivation noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
Rationalisation and motivation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Motivation".
Rationalisation
Rationalisation noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalisation
Motivation and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Motivation" instead a noun "Rationalisation".
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Rationalisation and Motivation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/motivation/rationalisation
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