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. Sports Direct:

   The main rationale for these stakes is to allow Sports Direct to hopefully build a relationship and develop commercial partnerships with the relevant parties.

2. Gideon Rahat:

   I don't really understand what his rationale is, electorally, I don't think it's going to be good for him in the end.

3. Aer Lingus chairman Colm Barrington:

   The board's view is that a combination of Aer Lingus with IAG has a compelling strategic rationale and will deliver significant benefits for Aer Lingus, its employees, its customers and for Ireland.

4. Martin Gauss:

   We could have waited, but we were of the opinion that we better buy them now to secure these (delivery) positions, not to risk that after the takeover somebody else takes (them), that was, for us, the rationale to say, 'Let's close it now,' because we need the first two aircraft at the end of 2019.

5. Teesta Setalvad:

   We are very, very surprised and shocked by this, so we don't understand the rationale behind this entire operation, except to completely humiliate us. We believe this is politically directed.