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   Ra·tion·ale

   /ˌraSHəˈnal/

   

   noun

   • 1. a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief: "he explained the rationale behind the change"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of Latin rationalis ‘endowed with reason’ (see rational).

   Scrabble Points: 9

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