Definition of "rationalizations" [rationalizations]

• Plural form of rationalization. (noun)

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• "It leads to some rather thin rationalizations (see transubstantiation), but the goal is always to escape the ‘irrational’ and get into ‘arational’ territory."
• "I’m enjoying the petulant rationalizations from the resident conservatives here."
• "Actually, Obama supporters reaction to the "Reagan comment" s were not mere "rationalizations," but were instead based on his entire interview, or at least the two paragraphs of his interview in question."