Definition of rationale Rationale
/ɹæˌʃʌnæˈl/ - [ratshunatl] - ra•tion•ale
We found 6 definitions of rationale from 4 different sources.
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What does rationale mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: rationales |
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| rationale - (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); "the rationale for capital punishment"; "the principles of internal-combustion engines" | ||
| principle | ||
| explanation thought that makes something comprehensible | ||
| jurisprudence, law the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | ||
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Wiktionary 
- rationale (Noun)
An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something. - rationale (Noun)
A justification or rationalization for something. - rationale (Noun)
A liturgical vestment worn by Christian bishops of various denominations.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- rationale (a.)
An explanation or exposition of the principles of some opinion, action, hypothesis, phenomenon, or the like; also, the principles themselves.
Part of speech
🔤- rationale, noun, singular of rationales.
