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rationale

 [rash-uh-nal]   Origin

ra·tion·ale

   [rash-uh-nal]
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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rationale
1657, from L.L. rationale, noun use of neuter of L. rationalis "of reason" (see rational).
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