rationale | ||
1. | [ noun ] (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | |
Synonyms: | principle | |
Examples: | "the rationale for capital punishment" "the principles of internal-combustion engines" |
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Related terms: | explanation dialectics law | |
Similar spelling: |
rational rationalize rationalise rationalness rationally rationality rationalist rationalism |