rationale, n.
(rationales)
freq. cnt. 3
(rationales)
freq. cnt. 3
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
principle rationale
sample sentences
"the rationale for capital punishment""the principles of internal-combustion engines"
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