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Meaning of 'rationale' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rationale [ a.]
- An explanation or exposition of the principles of some opinion, action, hypothesis, phenomenon, or the like; also, the principles themselves.

Meaning of 'rationale' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rationale [ n]
Meaning (1):
- (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
Example in sentence:
  • the principles of internal-combustion engines;
  • the rationale for capital punishment

Nearby Words:

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