RATIONALE

rationale, principle

(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”; “the principles of internal-combustion engines”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

rationale (plural rationales or rationalia)

An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.

A justification or rationalization for something.

Synonyms

• (explanation): reasoning, rationalization

• (justification): reasoning

Etymology 2

Noun

rationale (plural rationales)

(rare, religion) A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.

Anagrams

• alienator, taeniolar

Source: Wiktionary

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Ra`tion*a"le, n. Etym: [L. rationalis, neut. rationale. See Rational, a.]

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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