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Rationalised is the past tense form of the verb "rationalize," which has multiple meanings depending on the context.
In the realm of psychology, rationalize refers to the cognitive process of justifying or explaining one's thoughts, feelings, or actions through logical reasoning, even if those thoughts or behaviors are driven by underlying irrational motives. Individuals often rationalize to protect their ego or maintain a positive self-image, presenting seemingly reasonable explanations to themselves or others while disregarding the true or deeper reasons behind their behavior.
In economic or business contexts, rationalize can refer to streamlining or restructuring processes, procedures, or organizations in order to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This could involve eliminating redundancies, optimizing resource allocation, or reengineering workflows.
In the context of engineering or science, rationalize can mean simplifying or reconfiguring a system or theory to make it more logical, consistent, or mathematically sound. This process may involve removing unnecessary or excessive components, clarifying assumptions, or aligning with established principles.
Overall, the concept of rationalized relates to the act of justifying, organizing, or optimizing something, whether it be thoughts, behaviors, processes, or systems, by applying logical reasoning or finding rational explanations.
The word "rationalised" is derived from the verb "rationalize", which originates from the Latin word "rationalis" meaning "of reason" or "rational". The Latin word has its roots in the noun "ratio" meaning "reckoning", "calculation", or "reason". The suffix "-ize" was added to "rational" to form the verb "rationalize", which means to justify or explain an action, decision, or belief based on rational reasoning or justifications. The term "rationalized" is simply the past tense form or past participle of this verb.
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