rationalized

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
  2. verb weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
  3. verb structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

Synonyms

apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise

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