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单词 rationale
释义

rationale

[ rash-uh-nal ]
/ ˌræʃ əˈnæl /
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noun

the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.
a statement of reasons.
a reasoned exposition of principles.

Origin of rationale

1650–60; <Latin: neuter of ratiōnālisrational

SYNONYMS FOR rationale

1 logic, basis, ground.
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Words nearby rationale

ratiocinate, ratiocination, ratiometer, ration, rational, rationale, rational-emotive therapy, rational form, rational function, rational horizon, rationalism
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British Dictionary definitions for rationale

rationale
/ (ˌræʃəˈnɑːl) /

noun

a reasoned exposition, esp one defining the fundamental reasons for a course of action, belief, etc

Word Origin for rationale

C17: from New Latin, from Latin ratiōnālis
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