Antonyms for rationale

Grammar : Noun

Spell : rash-uh-nal

Phonetic Transcription : ˌræʃ əˈnæl

Definition of rationale

Origin : 1650s, "exposition of principles," from Late Latin rationale, noun use of neuter of Latin rationalis "of reason" (see rational). Hence, "fundamental reason" (1680s).

noun logic for belief, action

Example sentences :

I leave it to the wise to decipher the rationale, but such is the fact.
Extract from : « The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete » by Charles James Lever (1806-1872)

Yet I could contact no other rationale around me as far away as I could probe.
Extract from : « Cogito, Ergo Sum » by John Foster West

"Marls appear to exist as rationale and emotion," I reasoned.
Extract from : « Cogito, Ergo Sum » by John Foster West

Is it not possible to forget the fact too much in discussing the rationale of the process?
Extract from : « Strong Souls » by Charles Beard

Throughout the book the order of presentation is the experiment, rationale, and remarks.
Extract from : « James Cutbush » by Edgar F. Smith

In his impetuosity, we find the rationale of much that is peculiar in the style of Dr. Chalmers.
Extract from : « Spare Hours » by John Brown

This, sir, is the rationale of the complaint; and it is to you I must look for the cure.
Extract from : « A Simpleton » by Charles Reade

As to the cause and rationale of these pain-lines, only the barest outlines can be given.
Extract from : « Preventable Diseases » by Woods Hutchinson

Paul's Christology is but the rationale of the vision that led to Paul's conversion.
Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren

They must have it, by the whole reason and rationale upon which the thing depends.
Extract from : « Eugenics and Other Evils » by G. K. Chesterton

Synonyms for rationale

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