Rationale
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rationale is a noun meaning An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
Meaning
An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
More Meanings
- A justification or rationalization for something.
- (rare, religion) A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.
Example Sentences
the local bishop, H.E. Gregor Maria Hanke, is shown wearing that rarest of liturgical garments, the rationale.
He confirmed that Bashir successfully manipulated Diana’s paranoia by showing her brother, Earl Spencer, forged documents that “proved” her closest advisers had betrayed her to the palace, inflaming her desire to speak out for herself. Bashir lied his way to the biggest TV scoop of the 20th century. Dyson’s censure at least gave her two sons some rationale for why Diana did something so destructive to their happiness.
Word Forms
- rationales
- rationalia
Synonyms for rationale
Depending on context, synonyms include reasoning, rationalization, principle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include principle, cause, rationalisation, logical, result, rational.
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