Etymology

rationale

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Today it means: An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something. Full definition →

Late Latin ratiōnāle
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rationale · noun1

  1. Late Latin · derived fromratiōnāle
  2. English todayrationale

From Late Latin ratiōnāle.

rationale · noun2

  1. Latin · derived fromratiōnāle
  2. English todayrationale

From Latin ratiōnāle.

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