Synonyms of rationale

rationale

noun

as in explanation

a statement given to explain a belief or act

the rationale for starting the school day an hour later is that kids will supposedly get an extra hour of sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explanation
• reason
• argument
• justification
• accounting
• apology
• case
• excuse
• account
• defense
• appeal
• rationalization
• plea
• vindication
• alibi
• pretext
• apologia
• pretense
• guise
• pretence

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