rationale
9 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #40,464
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Definitions
noun
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹˌæʃʌnˈæl/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural rationales
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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