rationalisation | ||
1. | [ noun ] (math) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation | |
Synonyms: | rationalization | |
Related terms: | simplification mathematics | |
2. | [ noun ] (psychology) the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason | |
Synonyms: | rationalization | |
Related terms: | explanation raison_d'etre apologize | |
3. | [ noun ] (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening | |
Synonyms: | rationalization | |
Related terms: | defense psychiatry | |
4. | [ noun ] (work,business) systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale | |
Synonyms: | systematization rationalization systematisation | |
Related terms: | organization organization codification formalization systematize rationalize rationalize | |
Similar spelling: |
rationalization rationalistic rationalness rationalise_away rational_number rational_motive rationalize_away |