Rationale: meaning, definitions and examples

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rationale

 

[ หŒrรฆสƒษ™หˆnรฆl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

reasoning

A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief. Rationales are often used to explain why something is done or believed.

Synonyms

explanation, justification, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • The rationale behind the decision was to cut costs.
  • She provided a rationale for her argument during the debate.
Context #2 | Noun

education

A statement of reasons or principles underlying a particular course of action in a curriculum or program. It explains the goals and objectives of the educational approach.

Synonyms

explanation, justification, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • The rationale for including this module in the curriculum is to develop critical thinking skills.
  • The rationale behind the new teaching method is to enhance student engagement.

Translations

Translations of the word "rationale" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น racionalidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฐเฅเค•เคธเค‚เค—เคคเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rationalitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rasionalitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐั†ั–ะพะฝะฐะปัŒะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ racjonalnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ็†ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rationalitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ racionalidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rasyonalite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ๋ฆฌ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ู„ุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ racionalita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ racionalita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ็†ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ racionalnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynsemi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐั†ะธะพะฝะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rasionallฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ racionalidad

Etymology

The word 'rationale' originated from the Latin word 'rationalis', meaning 'reasonable'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of providing a logical basis for actions or beliefs has been essential throughout history, with philosophers and thinkers emphasizing the importance of sound reasoning. 'Rationale' embodies the idea of justification and explanation, reflecting the human need to understand and rationalize decisions and beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,281 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.