EGAVE

rationale

About 7.54 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
  2. noun A justification or rationalization for something.
  3. noun A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.

Similar words

principle reason cause rationalisation logical result rational rationality substantiation evidence

Often followed by

for of behind and is that was in to

Word family

rationales

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