Rationale synonyms

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grounds
(Plural only) The sediment at the bottom of a liquid, or from which a liquid has been filtered (as in coffee grounds).
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methodology (related)
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purpose (related)
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exposition
A setting forth of facts, ideas, etc.; detailed explanation
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explanation
Something that explains, makes understandable.
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reason (related)
A motive for an action or a determination.
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rationalness
(Archaic) The quality or state of being rational.
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logic
(Uncountable) A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
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account
The definition of an account is a record of an ongoing relationship, debt or obligation.
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rhyme-or-reason
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principle
A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
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implication (related)
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basis
(Topology) A collection of subsets ("basis elements") of a set, such that this collection covers the set, and for any two basis elements which both contain an element of the set, there is a third basis element contained in the intersection of the first two, which also contains that element.
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justification (related)
Something, such as a fact or circumstance, that justifies:
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rationality
The quality or condition of being rational; reasonableness or the possession or use of reason
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sense
A meaning that is conveyed, as in speech or writing; signification:
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objective (related)
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rationalization
(Mathematics) The simplification of an expression without changing its value.
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explain (related)
A statement of causes or motives
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theoretical-basis (related)
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framework (related)
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motive
Some inner drive, impulse, intention, etc. that causes a person to do something or act in a certain way; incentive; goal
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Rationale Sentence Examples

  • It is the mode, or rationale, of all progress from the lower to the highest unity or identification.

  • The rationale behind designer inspired handbags is relatively simple: you can't afford otherwise.

  • Most vegetarians follow an environmentally conscious lifestyle, regardless of whether they chose to give up meat for ecological reasons or other rationale.

  • Matters of warrants and probable cause escaped his wife's rationale, replaced by her conscience, which stood firmly in charge.

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