rationale

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North American cars aren't worth half the price they charge and to argue saving jobs as the rationale is absurd.

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  1. noun Fundamental reasons; the basis.
  2. noun An exposition of principles or reasons.

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  • Our long term rationale becomes, we're involved in a hair trigger stand off with the Soviets. —  Thomas Barnett draws a new map for peace
  • While supported by some internal evidence, this rationale is a cop-out—granting it makes anything possible and any element dismissible—and not many people seem to support it. —  Challenging Destiny #17
  • As University of Michigan's Juan Cole has pointed out, the rationale is the same old fallacious domino theory (communism will take over Southeast Asia, terrorism will take over Central / South Asia). —  Spero News
  • On the point of Naomi, it's clear you're quite familiar with her character and very passionate about her, and while I can't agree that I felt her rationale was articulated as well as you feel she was, I do concede that she has room for interpretation. —  the Hathor Legacy
  • If this rationale were applied to fast food, no Burger King would ever be allowed to open in a town with a McDonalds. —  Latest Articles
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. Late Latin ratiōnāle, from neuter of Latin ratiōnālis, rational; see rational.

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  1. Latin, neuter Sing. of rationalis, of or belonging to reason, rational: see rational.
 

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