Added 9 October 2026
rationale
/ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/ noun
Latin root: ratiōnāle Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about rationale at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
- A justification or rationalization for something.
noun
- A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.