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    rationale
    /ˌraʃəˈnɑːl/

    noun

    • 1. a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief: "he explained the rationale behind the change"

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  2. RATIONALE definition: 1. the reasons or intentions that cause a particular set of beliefs or actions: 2. the reasons or…. Learn more.

  3. noun. ra· tio· nale ˌra-shə-ˈnal. Synonyms of rationale. 1. : an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena. 2. : an underlying reason : basis. Did you know? Rationale comes from Latin ratio, meaning "reason," and rationalis, "endowed with reason."

  4. RATIONALE definition: a group of reasons for a decision or belief: . Learn more.

  5. The rationale for a course of action, practice, or belief is the set of reasons on which it is based.

  6. Rationale definition: the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.. See examples of RATIONALE used in a sentence.

  7. The rationale for something is the basic or underlying reason or explanation for it. This noun (pronounced "rash-uh-NAL") is usually used in the singular: What was the rationale behind his decision to quit?

  8. A statement, exposition, or explanation of reasons or principles. Webster's New World. A liturgical vestment worn by Christian bishops of various denominations. Wiktionary. Synonyms: principle. exposition. grounds. explanation. basis. reason. motive. logic. rationalization. account. justification. sense. rationalness. rationality.

  9. rationale (behind/for/of something) the principles or reasons which explain a particular decision, course of action, belief, etc. synonym reason. What is the rationale behind these new exams?

  10. Definition of rationale noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. Define rationale. rationale synonyms, rationale pronunciation, rationale translation, English dictionary definition of rationale. n. The fundamental reasons for something; the basis: the rationale for dropping the atomic bomb.