ra·tio·nal·ize /ˈræʃnəˌlaɪz, ˈræʃənḷˌaɪz/
 (vt.)使合理,合理地處理,使成有理數(vi.)合理地思考


 ra·tio·nal·ize /ˈræʃnəˌlaɪz, ənḷˌaɪz/ 動詞



 Ra·tion·al·ize v. t.
 1. To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
 2. To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.
 3. To form a rational conception of.
 4. Alg. To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.


 Ra·tion·al·ize, v. i. To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.
    Theodore . . . is justly considered the chief rationalizing doctor of antiquity.   --J. H. Newman.

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 rationalize
      v 1: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by
           reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy
           behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success" [syn: apologize,
            apologise, excuse, justify, rationalise]
      2: weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose
         weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet" [syn: cut, prune,
          rationalise]
      3: structure and run according to rational or scientific
         principles in order to achieve desired results; "We
         rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"
         [syn: rationalise]
      4: think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders
         why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
         [syn: rationalise]
      5: remove irrational quantities from; "This function can be
         rationalized" [syn: rationalise]