# rationality vs rationalize

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rationality
*noun · frequency rank #25,544*
The quality or state of being rational; due exercise of reason; reasonableness.

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

## Source
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