Definition of rationale in English:

rationale

noun ˌraʃəˈnɑːlˌræʃəˈnæl

A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.
全部理由，根本原因，逻辑依据
he explained the rationale behind the change
他把变化的根本原因做了解释。
Example sentencesExamples
- The rationale behind protecting the head is to escape from the vertical heat rays.
- What was the rationale behind the ludicrous decision to cutback on these schemes?
- But other reasons and rationales exist for adopting and strengthening an historical perspective.
- One of the soldiers responsible for this act of blatant provocation explained the rationale.
- They could come back with their list and the rationale behind it for publication on Webdiary.
- There may be rationales for such beliefs, but the weight of the evidence I've seen does not convince me.
- Those differences and the rationales behind them will be discussed below.
- Yet, in that familiar paradox Freud makes his own, our drives have their own ineluctable logics and rationales.
- Still it is very interesting to see all the various excuses and rationales in one place.
- I can never understand the rationale behind some of the things that women do these days.
- To understand the rationale behind this gamble, you need to be here in New Zealand.
- It's the same rationale that lurks behind the ridiculous colour-coded terror alert level.
- Economic theory provides numerous rationales for government involvement in health.
- It is one of the rationales behind the law of trespass.
- There are several reasons and rationales for guaranteeing the freedom of expression.
- The rationale behind Early Intervention was no more than blindingly obvious common sense.
- Here, its chair and previous vice chair explain the rationale behind the decisions
- Apparently there is a rationale behind postfeminism that does have a feminist basis.
- Diplomatically, the American is happy to explain the rationale behind his attitude this year.
- A fair process requires publicity about the reasons and rationales that play a part in decisions.
Synonyms
reason(s), reasoning, thinking, (logical) basis, logic, grounds, sense
principle, theory, philosophy, hypothesis, thesis, argument, case
motive, motivation, the whys and wherefores, explanation, justification, excuse, vindication
French raison d'être

Origin

Mid 17th century: modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of Latin rationalis 'endowed with reason' (see rational).

Rhymes

Amal, Arles, banal, Barisal, Basle, Bhopal, Carl, chorale, corral, dhal, entente cordiale, Escorial, farl, femme fatale, Funchal, gayal, gnarl, halal, Karl, kraal, locale, marl, morale, musicale, Pascal, pastorale, procès-verbal, Provençal, real, rial, riyal, snarl, Taal, Taj Mahal, timbale, toile, Vaal, Vidal, Waal

Definition of rationale in US English:

rationale

nounˌræʃəˈnælˌraSHəˈnal

A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.
全部理由，根本原因，逻辑依据
he explained the rationale behind the change
他把变化的根本原因做了解释。
Example sentencesExamples
- They could come back with their list and the rationale behind it for publication on Webdiary.
- There are several reasons and rationales for guaranteeing the freedom of expression.
- Those differences and the rationales behind them will be discussed below.
- There may be rationales for such beliefs, but the weight of the evidence I've seen does not convince me.
- I can never understand the rationale behind some of the things that women do these days.
- What was the rationale behind the ludicrous decision to cutback on these schemes?
- The rationale behind Early Intervention was no more than blindingly obvious common sense.
- A fair process requires publicity about the reasons and rationales that play a part in decisions.
- Diplomatically, the American is happy to explain the rationale behind his attitude this year.
- To understand the rationale behind this gamble, you need to be here in New Zealand.
- Still it is very interesting to see all the various excuses and rationales in one place.
- Here, its chair and previous vice chair explain the rationale behind the decisions
- Apparently there is a rationale behind postfeminism that does have a feminist basis.
- It's the same rationale that lurks behind the ridiculous colour-coded terror alert level.
- Yet, in that familiar paradox Freud makes his own, our drives have their own ineluctable logics and rationales.
- But other reasons and rationales exist for adopting and strengthening an historical perspective.
- It is one of the rationales behind the law of trespass.
- Economic theory provides numerous rationales for government involvement in health.
- The rationale behind protecting the head is to escape from the vertical heat rays.
- One of the soldiers responsible for this act of blatant provocation explained the rationale.
Synonyms
reason, reasons, reasoning, thinking, basis, logical basis, logic, grounds, sense

Origin

Mid 17th century: modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of Latin rationalis ‘endowed with reason’ (see rational).

单词	rationale
释义	Definition of rationale in English: rationale noun ˌraʃəˈnɑːlˌræʃəˈnæl A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief. 全部理由，根本原因，逻辑依据 he explained the rationale behind the change 他把变化的根本原因做了解释。 Example sentencesExamples The rationale behind protecting the head is to escape from the vertical heat rays. What was the rationale behind the ludicrous decision to cutback on these schemes? But other reasons and rationales exist for adopting and strengthening an historical perspective. One of the soldiers responsible for this act of blatant provocation explained the rationale. They could come back with their list and the rationale behind it for publication on Webdiary. There may be rationales for such beliefs, but the weight of the evidence I've seen does not convince me. Those differences and the rationales behind them will be discussed below. Yet, in that familiar paradox Freud makes his own, our drives have their own ineluctable logics and rationales. Still it is very interesting to see all the various excuses and rationales in one place. I can never understand the rationale behind some of the things that women do these days. To understand the rationale behind this gamble, you need to be here in New Zealand. It's the same rationale that lurks behind the ridiculous colour-coded terror alert level. Economic theory provides numerous rationales for government involvement in health. It is one of the rationales behind the law of trespass. There are several reasons and rationales for guaranteeing the freedom of expression. The rationale behind Early Intervention was no more than blindingly obvious common sense. Here, its chair and previous vice chair explain the rationale behind the decisions Apparently there is a rationale behind postfeminism that does have a feminist basis. Diplomatically, the American is happy to explain the rationale behind his attitude this year. A fair process requires publicity about the reasons and rationales that play a part in decisions. Synonyms reason(s), reasoning, thinking, (logical) basis, logic, grounds, sense principle, theory, philosophy, hypothesis, thesis, argument, case motive, motivation, the whys and wherefores, explanation, justification, excuse, vindication French raison d'être Origin Mid 17th century: modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of Latin rationalis 'endowed with reason' (see rational). Rhymes Amal, Arles, banal, Barisal, Basle, Bhopal, Carl, chorale, corral, dhal, entente cordiale, Escorial, farl, femme fatale, Funchal, gayal, gnarl, halal, Karl, kraal, locale, marl, morale, musicale, Pascal, pastorale, procès-verbal, Provençal, real, rial, riyal, snarl, Taal, Taj Mahal, timbale, toile, Vaal, Vidal, Waal Definition of rationale in US English: rationale nounˌræʃəˈnælˌraSHəˈnal A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief. 全部理由，根本原因，逻辑依据 he explained the rationale behind the change 他把变化的根本原因做了解释。 Example sentencesExamples They could come back with their list and the rationale behind it for publication on Webdiary. There are several reasons and rationales for guaranteeing the freedom of expression. Those differences and the rationales behind them will be discussed below. There may be rationales for such beliefs, but the weight of the evidence I've seen does not convince me. I can never understand the rationale behind some of the things that women do these days. What was the rationale behind the ludicrous decision to cutback on these schemes? The rationale behind Early Intervention was no more than blindingly obvious common sense. A fair process requires publicity about the reasons and rationales that play a part in decisions. Diplomatically, the American is happy to explain the rationale behind his attitude this year. To understand the rationale behind this gamble, you need to be here in New Zealand. Still it is very interesting to see all the various excuses and rationales in one place. Here, its chair and previous vice chair explain the rationale behind the decisions Apparently there is a rationale behind postfeminism that does have a feminist basis. It's the same rationale that lurks behind the ridiculous colour-coded terror alert level. Yet, in that familiar paradox Freud makes his own, our drives have their own ineluctable logics and rationales. But other reasons and rationales exist for adopting and strengthening an historical perspective. It is one of the rationales behind the law of trespass. Economic theory provides numerous rationales for government involvement in health. The rationale behind protecting the head is to escape from the vertical heat rays. One of the soldiers responsible for this act of blatant provocation explained the rationale. Synonyms reason, reasons, reasoning, thinking, basis, logical basis, logic, grounds, sense Origin Mid 17th century: modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of Latin rationalis ‘endowed with reason’ (see rational).
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