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rationale /ˌraʃəˈnɑːl /nounA set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief: he explained the rationale behind the change...- Diplomatically, the American is happy to explain the rationale behind his attitude this year.
- Here, its chair and previous vice chair explain the rationale behind the decisions
- But other reasons and rationales exist for adopting and strengthening an historical perspective.
Synonyms reason(s), reasoning, thinking, (logical) basis, logic, grounds, sense; principle, theory, philosophy, hypothesis, thesis, argument, case; motive, motivation, the whys and wherefores, explanation, justification, excuse, vindication; French raison d'être Origin Mid 17th century: modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of Latin rationalis 'endowed with reason' (see rational). Rhymes Amal, Arles, banal, Barisal, Basle, Bhopal, Carl, chorale, corral, dhal, entente cordiale, Escorial, farl, femme fatale, Funchal, gayal, gnarl, halal, Karl, kraal, locale, marl, morale, musicale, Pascal, pastorale, procès-verbal, Provençal, real, rial, riyal, snarl, Taal, Taj Mahal, timbale, toile, Vaal, Vidal, Waal |