rationalization vs explanation

explanation vs rationalization

rationalization and explanation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rationalization	Yes	No	No	No
explanation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, explanation is a hypernym of rationalization; that is, explanation is a word with a broader meaning than rationalization:

rationalization: the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
explanation: thought that makes something comprehensible

rationalization (noun)	explanation (noun)
systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale	thought that makes something comprehensible
(mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation	a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
the organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency	the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening

Difference between rationalization and explanation

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