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rationalize.

To make something rational or more rational.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈɹæʃənəlaɪz/General-American
  1. To make something rational or more rational.

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  2. To justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour.

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  3. To remove radicals, without changing the value of an expression or the roots of an equation.

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  4. To structure something along modern, efficient and systematic lines, or according to scientific principles. This often includes eliminating duplication and grouping like or similar items.

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Where this word comes from

From French rationaliser. By surface analysis, rational + -ize.

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