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rationalize vs alter

alter vs rationalize

rationalize and alter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rationalize No No Yes No
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of rationalize; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than rationalize:
  • rationalize: remove irrational quantities from
  • alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of rationalize include change, modify.
rationalize (verb) alter (verb)
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things remove the ovaries of
remove irrational quantities from become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
think rationally; employ logic or reason cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results make an alteration to
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