rationalizing

verb

remove irrational quantities from

think rationally

structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Roots

ratiorat- · Latin · reason, reckoning

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