rationale
noun/ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/UK/ˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl/US/ˌɹæ.ʃəˈnæ.le/
Etymology
From Late Latin ratiōnāle.
- derived from ratiōnāle
Definitions
An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
A justification or rationalization for something.
A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.
- the local bishop, H.E. Gregor Maria Hanke, is shown wearing that rarest of liturgical garments, the rationale.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for rationale. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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