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ra·tion·ale     (rāsh'ə-nāl')  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. Fundamental reasons; the basis.
  2. An exposition of principles or reasons.

[Late Latin ratiōnāle, from neuter of Latin ratiōnālis, rational; see rational.]
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