Rationale

Pronunciation: /ˌræʃ.əˈnæl/

Definitions of rationale

noun a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief

Example Sentences

A1 The rationale for eating vegetables is to stay healthy.

A2 She explained the rationale behind her decision to quit her job.

B1 The company's rationale for increasing prices was to cover rising production costs.

B2 The rationale for implementing the new policy was to improve efficiency.

C1 The rationale behind the government's decision to raise taxes was to reduce the budget deficit.

C2 The rationale for the new marketing strategy was based on extensive market research.

Examples of rationale in a Sentence

formal The rationale behind the decision was thoroughly explained during the board meeting.

informal I don't understand the rationale for canceling the event at the last minute.

slang What's the rationale for ghosting me like that?

figurative The rationale for her actions was as clear as mud.

Grammatical Forms of rationale

• plural: rationales
• comparative: more rationale
• superlative: most rationale
• present tense: rationales
• future tense: will rationale
• perfect tense: have rationaled
• continuous tense: are rationaling
• singular: rationale
• positive degree: rationale
• infinitive: to rationale
• gerund: rationaling
• participle: rationaled

Origin and Evolution of rationale

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rationale' originated from the Latin word 'rationale' meaning 'reasoning' or 'rational'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rationale' evolved to refer to the underlying reason or logic behind a decision or action.