rationale

Speech parts

1. rationale - Noun

2. rationale - Adjective

Meaning

An explanation or exposition of the principles of some opinion, action, hypothesis, phenomenon, or the like; also, the principles themselves.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

support cause basis reason account purpose principle logic argument thinking explanation reasoning justification motive rationalization
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Antonyms

abracadabra fact attack charge opposition proof
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Hypernyms

explanation

Hyponyms

dialectics

Phrases with the word

provide a rationale for give a rationale for

Anagrams

alienator taeniolar

Examples

the rationale for capital punishment Source: Internet

the principles of internal-combustion engines Source: Internet

“Absolutely, I mean, to the donors will be blunt about their expectation for access and their rationale for spending the money, being to influence outcomes, policy outcomes in favor of their own narrow agenda. Source: Internet

According to Hezbollah's Deputy-General, Na'im Qasim, the struggle against Israel is a core belief of Hezbollah and the central rationale of Hezbollah's existence. Source: Internet

A declaration of emergency provides some additional rationale and potential reduction in liability for reducing municipal services if necessary. Source: Internet

But, by the same token, the whole rationale behind the current lockdown was not to eliminate or permanently prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, but to “flatten the curve” so that our medical facilities wouldn’t be overwhelmed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

rational statement rational study of religion rational symptom rationalification rationalisable rationalisation