RATIONALE


Meaning of RATIONALE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ ra-sh ə - ' nal

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin, neuter of rationalis

Date: 1657

1 : an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena

2 : an underlying reason : BASIS

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