Rationalisation — synonyms, definition

1. rationalisation (Noun) Brit

conjecture contemplation deduction definition excuse explanation induction inference interpretation judgement judgment justification key meaning ratiocination rationale rationalization reason reasoning reflection • • •

rationalisation (Noun) — (psychiatry) a defence mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening.

rationalisation (Noun) — The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.

rationalisation (Noun) — (mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation.

rationalisation (Noun) — The organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency.

rationalisation (Noun) — Systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale.

defence defence mechanism defence reaction defense defense mechanism defense reaction explanation organisation organization simplification codification formalisation formalization raison d'etre