Associations to the word «Rationale»

Wiktionary

RATIONALE, noun. An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something
RATIONALE, noun. A justification or rationalization for something
RATIONALE, noun. A liturgical vestment worn by Christian bishops of various denominations

Dictionary definition

RATIONALE, 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".

Wise words

There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.
Aeschylus