# rationalist vs rationalize

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rationalist
*noun · frequency rank #49,581*
A person who follows the philosophy of rationalism.

### rationalize
*verb · IPA /ˈɹæʃənəlaɪz/ · frequency rank #33,386*
To make something rational or more rational.

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