Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rationalize away

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English

Syllables: ra-tio-nal-ize -away
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

v

substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of

Example Sentences

"you can rationalize away all the strange noises you hear — there is no poltergeist in the house!"

Synonyms

rationalise away

Questions

What does rationalize away mean?: substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of

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