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Meaning of backward rationalize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To construct or invent an explanation for an action, decision, or outcome after it has already occurred, rather than reasoning from it beforehand.

ambitransitive

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

backward rationalized backward rationalizes backward rationalizing backward-rationalized backward-rationalizes backward-rationalizing

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