rationale
pronunciation
How to pronounce rationale in British English:
UK [ˌræʃəˈnɑːl]
How to pronounce rationale in American English:
US [ˌræʃəˈnæl]
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- Noun:
- (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
Word Origin
- rationale (n.)
- 1650s, "exposition of principles," from Late Latin rationale, noun use of neuter of Latin rationalis "of reason" (see rational). Hence, "fundamental reason" (1680s).
Example
- 1. There was a political rationale for the conservatives , too .
- 2. It is also true that the main rationale for mr perry 's re-election is the state 's economic performance .
- 3. Besides bridging the digital divide , the rationale for donating computers for reuse is that it is supposed to be greener .