rationale
Plural: rationales, rationalia
Noun
- (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"
- An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
- A justification or rationalization for something.
- A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.
Origin / Etymology
From Late Latin ratiōnāle.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 9
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rationale: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 11
rationale: valid Words With Friends Word