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Definition of rationale noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

rationale

noun

NAmE//ˌræʃəˈnæl//

rationale (behind/for/of something) (formal)

the principles or reasons that explain a particular decision, course of action, belief, etc. synonym reason What is the rationale behind these new exams?

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ration verb
rational adjective
rationale noun
rationalism noun
rationalist noun