rationale
An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for somethingAn explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
» The rationale is simple.
Обгрунтування просте.
Meaning
3 sensesAn explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
Argumentation, Begründung
основа́ниеosnovánije, обоснова́ниеobosnovánije, оправда́ниеopravdánije
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
A justification or rationalization for something.
основа́ниеosnovánije
(rare)A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.
Rationale, Superhumerale
рационалracional
Examples
6 sentencesThe rationale is simple.
Обгрунтування просте.
He had a sound rationale for his suggestion.
deEr hatte für seinen Vorschlag eine gute Begründung.
The mysteries of love and friendship go beyond scientific rationale.
He fired me and offered a pretextual rationale for the firing.
deEr entließ mich und begründete die Entlassung mit einer Ausrede.
Be leery of those who claim someone is non compos mentis and let rationale be your judge.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Late Latin ratiōnāle. From Latin ratiōnāle.Forms
plural: rationales / rationalia| Singular | rationale |
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| Plural | rationales / rationalia |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature):principle
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular