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ra·tion·ale
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ˌræʃ
əˈnæl
/
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uh
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nal
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noun
1.
the fundamental
reason
or reasons serving to account for something.
2.
a statement of reasons.
3.
a reasoned exposition of principles.
Origin:
1650–60;
<
Latin:
neuter of
ratiōnālis
rational
Synonyms
1.
logic, basis, grounds.
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rationale
(ˌræʃəˈnɑːl)
—
n
a reasoned exposition, esp one defining the fundamental reasons for a course of action, belief, etc
[C17: from New Latin, from Latin
ratiōnālis
]
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Word Origin & History
rationale
1657, from L.L. rationale, noun use of neuter of L. rationalis "of reason" (see
rational
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Which is odd, since that's the entire
rationale
for the magazine.
Potential threats from rogue nations provide the
rationale
for the president's
cost-is-no-object missile-defense plan.
Now they appear to have a deep, physiological
rationale
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The stated
rationale
for the embargo has shifted over the years.
Be open with your committee about your intentions, and provide a
rationale
for your actions.
From the producer's perspective, the
rationale
for this fraud is easily understood.
On the other hand, the
rationale
for the use of a much lower rate is unclear.
These are two entirely different conclusions, each with their own scientific
rationale
.
The
rationale
for tuition discounts is different for public universities than for the privates.
So one
rationale
behind steel and aluminium mergers is to gain more leverage over suppliers.
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