Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rationale | Yes | No | No | No |
explanation | Yes | No | No | No |
rationale (noun) | explanation (noun) |
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(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | thought that makes something comprehensible |
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. | |
the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible |