rationale

noun
/ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/UK/ˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl/US/ˌɹæ.ʃəˈnæ.le/

Etymology

From Late Latin ratiōnāle.

  1. derived from ratiōnāle

Definitions

  1. An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.

  2. A justification or rationalization for something.

  3. 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

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