pragmatizing1
/ˈpraɡmətʌɪzɪŋ/(also pragmatising)
noun
The action of pragmatize, an instance of this; specifically (now rare ) the rationalization of a myth.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Keightley (1789–1872), historian and author. From pragmatize + -ing.
pragmatizing2
/ˈpraɡmətʌɪzɪŋ/(also pragmatising)
adjective
That pragmatizes; that promotes or supports pragmatism.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Freeman (1823–1892), historian. From pragmatize + -ing.