1noun
the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
01 Word definition
rationalization
15 letters · 8 vowels · 7 consonants
Is RATIONALIZATION a word?
Yes. RATIONALIZATION is a 15-letter noun. the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-A-T-I-O-N-A-L-I-Z-A-T-I-O-NHow do you spell RATIONALIZATION?
RATIONALIZATION contains 15 letters, begins with R, and ends with N.
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2noun
(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
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗rationalisation
02 Letter breakdown
How is RATIONALIZATION spelled?
R1A2T3I4O5N6A7L8I9Z10A11T12I13O14N15
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How do you spell RATIONALIZATION?
RATIONALIZATION is spelled R-A-T-I-O-N-A-L-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N. It contains 15 letters.