How do you use the word rationalization in a sentence?

Answer 1

Rational:

"rational" - adjective derived from the Latin "ratio". Could be seen as "practical", but I would use it for "according to the intellect" or "conform to a logical spirit".

adjective: having the ability to reason; relating to, based on, or showing reason.

Example sentences:

1. That would be a rational decision.
2. Did her excuse seem rational to you?
3. She seemed perfectly rational to me.
4. Is it rational to believe that there are alien beings from outer space?
   

Answer 2

In the time of world war two, Corrie ten Boom was a lady who hid Jews, (Fact) her family had to help her steal ration cards in order to feed the Jews at her house.

Answer 3

The answer seemed to be that it was the logic of enlightenment rationalism itself that gave rise to such barbarism.

Answer 4

Rationalization means trying to explain an illogical behavior to avoid real explanation. Her habit of rationalization makes it hard to reason with her sometimes.