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1_million_words2013-06-21 04:35 am
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Word of the Day 6/21/13
Rationale (noun)
ra·tion·ale [rash-uh-nal]
noun
1. the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.
2. a statement of reasons.
3. a reasoned exposition of principles.
Synonyms
1. logic, basis, grounds.
Origin: 1650–60; < Latin: neuter of ratiōnālis rational
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ra·tion·ale [rash-uh-nal]
noun
1. the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.
2. a statement of reasons.
3. a reasoned exposition of principles.
Synonyms
1. logic, basis, grounds.
Origin: 1650–60; < Latin: neuter of ratiōnālis rational
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.