rationalise
6 synonyms for rationalise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — A non-Oxford British English standard spelling of rationalize.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came from French rationaliser; on the surface it can be analysed as rational plus -ise.
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