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rationale

ra·tion·ale [ ràshə nál ] (plural ra·tion·ales)


noun 
Definition:
 
underlying reasons: the reasoning or principle that underlies or explains something, or a statement setting out this reasoning or principle

[Mid-17th century. < modern Latin, < Latin rationalis (see rational)]

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