Word: RATIONALIZING
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Definition of RATIONALIZING
- To make something rational or more rational.
- To justify an immoral act, or illogical behaviour. “The process of thought by which one justifies a discreditable act, and by which one offers to oneself and the world a better motive for one's action than the true motive”
- To remove radicals, without changing the value of an expression or the roots of an equation.
- The act of one who rationalizes.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "Understanding the exact meaning of "rationalizing" can significantly improve your writing style."
- • "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "rationalizing" in early literature."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 23 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 23 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 27 pts |
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- # the rationalizing effect
- # master of rationalizing
- # playing with rationalizing
- # in terms of rationalizing
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