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To: Petz who wrote (233112)5/18/2007 3:47:07 PM
From: dougSF30Read Replies (1) of 275872
 
The word of the day:

Main Entry: ra·tio·nal·ize
Pronunciation: 'rash-n&-"lIz, 'ra-sh&-n&-"lIz
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -ized; -iz·ing
transitive verb
1 : to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: as a : to substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of <rationalize a myth> b : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives <rationalized his dislike of his brother>; broadly : to create an excuse or more attractive explanation for <rationalize the problem>
2 : to free (a mathematical expression) from irrational parts <rationalize a denominator>
3 : to apply the principles of scientific management to (as an industry or its operations) for a desired result (as increased efficiency)
intransitive verb : to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct
- ra·tio·nal·iz·able /"rash-n&-'lI-z&-b&l, "ra-sh&-n&-'lI-/ adjective
- ra·tio·nal·i·za·tion /"rash-n&-l&-'zA-sh&n, "ra-sh&-n&-l&-/ noun
- ra·tio·nal·iz·er /'rash-n&-"lI-z&r, 'ra-sh&-n&-"lI-/ noun
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