Rationalization
Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Reasoning is a synonym for rationalization in explanation topic. In some cases you can use "Reasoning" instead a noun "Rationalization".
Reasoning
Reasoning noun - The thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems.
Rationalization is a synonym for reasoning in explanation topic. You can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Reasoning", if it concerns topics such as thinking.
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- inference and rationalization
- inference and reasoning
- thought and rationalization
- thought and reasoning
- motivation and rationalization
- motivation and reasoning
- induction and rationalization
- induction and reasoning
- argument and rationalization
- argument and reasoning
- reason and rationalization
- reason and reasoning
- exposition and rationalization
- exposition and reasoning
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Reasoning and Rationalization. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/rationalization/reasoning
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