Synonyms for rationale
ˌræʃ əˈnælra·tio·nale

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1. rationalenoun

   an explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something

   Synonyms:
   reasoningNoun, rationalization

2. rationalenoun

   a justification or rationalization for something

   Synonyms:
   reasoningNoun

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1. rationale, principlenoun

   (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

   "the rationale for capital punishment"; "the principles of internal-combustion engines"

   Synonyms:
   precept, rule, principle

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1. rationalenoun

   Synonyms:
   reason, cause, theory, exposition, the why and the wherefore, the reason why, theoretical explanation, theoretical solution

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1. rationalenoun

   Synonyms:
   explanation, exposition, reason

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1. List of paraphrases for "rationale":

   justification, reasoning, logic, logical, reasons, substantiation, reason, grounds, explanation, argument, rational, basis, merits, motivation

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1. Steve King:

   The rationale is that if infidels are eating this pork, they aren't eating it, so as long as they're preparing this pork for infidels, it helps send'em to hell and it'll make Allah happy, i don't want people doing my pork that won't eat it. Let alone hope I'll go to hell for eating pork chops.

2. Jamie Raskin:

   The rationale for empowering the committees to hold people in contempt is we will be able to save floor time for prescription drug reform and health care and the Equality Act and the Dream Act, so we will be able to both play offense on public policy while we're defending the Constitution.

3. President Biden:

   The idea we still allow semi-automatic weapons to be purchased is sick, it has no socially redeeming value… Not a single solitary rationale for it except profit for the gun manufacturers.

4. The IWLC and IWF:

   Allowing biological males to compete in women’s events not only reduces opportunities for females, it undermines the entire rationale behind single-sex competition. It’s time for athletic governing bodies to stand up for women’s sports.

5. Moffett Nathanson:

   We continue to believe that Disney has the superior balance sheet, cost of debt, equity and rationale to emerge victorious over Comcast in a bidding war.