rationale

CEFRB2

/ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The reason or set of reasons behind an action or idea.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A justification or rationalization for something.

Examples

  • The rationale behind certain New Age treatments can be dangerously wrong.

  • The rationale is simple.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹæ.ʃəˈnæ.le/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.

  2. An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.

More examples

In context

  • the local bishop, H.E. Gregor Maria Hanke, is shown wearing that rarest of liturgical garments, the rationale.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Late Latin ratiōnāle.