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.
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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 just considered the chief rationalizing doctor of antiquity.
J. H. Newman.
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