RATIONALE


Meaning of RATIONALE in English

/rash'euh nal"/ , n.

1. the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.

2. a statement of reasons.

3. a reasoned exposition of principles.

[ 1650-60; rationalis RATIONAL ]

Syn. 1. logic, basis, grounds.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .