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. Mike Huckabee:

   The decisions are made not just frankly for what's best for Iowa -- that's not the rationale. You can't make a decision and say, 'It's good for Iowa. Gee, they're the caucus state, we better suck up to them.' We better make decisions that are good for every consumer.

2. Robert Redfield:

   I want to make it very clear that what is not the intent of CDC's guidelines is to be used as a rationale to keep schools closed, it would be personally very disappointing to me, and, I know, my agency, if we saw that individuals were using these guidelines as a rationale for not reopening our schools.

3. Jean Todt:

   It has to be demonstrated that it is something which goes against their interests, you need to have a strong rationale to exercise it.

4. Jon Lukomnik:

   Even if you were to accept the rationale that you have a visionary leader, there is a point at which that changes.

5. Andrew Bosomworth:

   A low take-up (on Thursday) clearly strengthens the rationale to adopt a broad-based asset-purchase programme, or QE.