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Topic: Beliefs

rationalization

IPA: /ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of explaining or justifying something in a logical way, often to make it seem more acceptable or reasonable.

Example: His rationalization for being late was that he had missed the bus.

rationalizer

IPA: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzər/

KK: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who explains or justifies their actions or beliefs using logical reasoning, often to make them seem more acceptable or reasonable.

Example: He was a rationalizer, always finding logical explanations for his decisions, even when they seemed questionable.

rationally

IPA: /ˈræʃənəli/

KK: /ˈræʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on reason or logic rather than emotions or feelings.

Example: She approached the problem rationally, considering all the facts before making a decision.

rationalness

IPA: /ˈræʃənləs/

KK: /ˈræʃənləs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being reasonable and logical in thinking or decision-making.

Example: Her rationalness helped her make sound decisions during the crisis.

reactionary

IPA: /rɪˈækʃənˌɛri/

KK: /riˈækʃənˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that opposes change or progress, often favoring traditional values and conservative ideas.

Example: His reactionary views on social issues made it difficult for him to connect with younger voters.

noun

Definition: A person who opposes political or social progress and wants to maintain traditional values.

Example: The reactionary criticized the new policies aimed at reforming the education system.

reaffirm

IPA: //ˌriːəˈfɜːrm//

KK: /riˈæfɜrm/

transitive verb

Definition: To state something again in order to emphasize it or make it clear.

Example: The president decided to reaffirm his commitment to the new policy during the speech.

reaffirmation

IPA: /ˌriːəˌfərˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /riˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of confirming something again or stating it once more, often to emphasize its importance or validity.

Example: The committee issued a reaffirmation of their commitment to the project.

real

IPA: /rɪəl/

KK: /ril/

adjective

Definition: Something that exists or is true, not imagined or fake; it can also refer to something genuine or authentic.

Example: She is a real friend who always supports me.

noun

Definition: A thing that actually exists or has a true nature, often contrasted with something imaginary or fictional.

Example: In philosophy, we often discuss the difference between the real and the imagined.

realisation

IPA: /ˌriːəˈlaɪzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːəˈlaɪzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of becoming aware of something or understanding it clearly.

Example: Her realisation that she needed to change her lifestyle came after the doctor’s visit.

realise

IPA: /ˈrɪəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈriːəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To become aware of something or to understand it clearly.

Example: I didn't realise how much time had passed while I was reading.

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