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Word: Rationale
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of Latin rationalis ‘endowed with reason’ (see rational)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌraʃəˈnɑːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief
Short Definition:set of reasons or logical basis for course of action or belief
Examples:- he explained the rationale behind the change
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