"backward rationalization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backward rationalizations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} backward rationalization (countable and uncountable, plural backward rationalizations)
  1. (psychology) The attribution of a reason or justification for a choice or action after the fact, rather than before it. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology Derived forms: backward rationalize Related terms: hindsight is 20/20
    Sense id: en-backward_rationalization-en-noun-BhVi9EAw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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