rationale

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ræ.ʃəˈnɑːl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ræ.ʃəˈnæl/

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Noun

Singular rationale

Plural rationales

1. (countable) A rationale is an explanation or reasons given for an action.

Related words

• rational
• irrational
• rationalize/rationalise
• rationalization/rationalisation