Word Type

Noun

The word "rationalization" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

casuistry

Derived Terms

backward rationalization rationalization hamster rerationalization subrationalization

Derived From

rationalize

Context

mathematics psychiatry

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

defence defence mechanism defence reaction defense defense mechanism defense reaction explanation organisation organization simplification

Type Of (IsA)

defense mechanism excuse explanation organization simplification

Related Terms

cause company concealment efficiency expression improve motivation motive organization rationalize reorganization simplification statement value

Synonym Network

consolidation reasoning systematization

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