1. Adjective
An explanation or exposition of the principles of some opinion, action, hypothesis, phenomenon, or the like; also, the principles themselves.
2. Noun
The reasoning that explains why something was chosen or done.
The set of reasons or principles that explains and justifies a decision, method or position. Common patterns include rationale for and underlying rationale.
“The methodology section sets out the rationale for using a longitudinal design.”
Common patterns include rationale for and underlying rationale
3. Noun
(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"
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