n. 1 (often foll. by of) the fundamental reason or logical basis of anything. 2 a reasoned exposition; a statement of reasons.
[ mod.L, neut. of L rationalis: see RATIONAL ]
n. 1 (often foll. by of) the fundamental reason or logical basis of anything. 2 a reasoned exposition; a statement of reasons.
[ mod.L, neut. of L rationalis: see RATIONAL ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012