rationale

/ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/

Misollar

He had a sound rationale for his suggestion.
The mysteries of love and friendship go beyond scientific rationale.
He fired me and offered a pretextual rationale for the firing.
The rationale behind certain New Age treatments can be dangerously wrong.

ot noun

An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
A justification or rationalization for something.
A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.

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