rationale

ra·tion·ale

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rash-uh-nal]
- /ˌræʃ əˈnæl/
- /ˌræʃ.əˈnɑːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rash-uh-nal]
- /ˌræʃ əˈnæl/

Definitions of rationale word

noun rationale the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something. 1
noun rationale a statement of reasons. 1
noun rationale a reasoned exposition of principles. 1
countable noun rationale The rationale for a course of action, practice, or belief is the set of reasons on which it is based. 0
noun rationale a reasoned exposition, esp one defining the fundamental reasons for a course of action, belief, etc 0
noun rationale the fundamental reasons, or rational basis, for something 0

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Origin of rationale

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin: neuter of ratiōnālis rational

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Parts of speech for Rationale

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rationale popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for rationale

noun rationale

account — If you have an account with a bank or a similar organization, you have an arrangement to leave your money there and take some out when you need it.
annal — the recorded events of one year
apriority — the quality or fact of being a priori
blow by blow — precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step: a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony.
carrot — Carrots are long, thin, orange-coloured vegetables. They grow under the ground, and have green shoots above the ground.

All 35 Synonyms of rationale