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rationale vs explanation

explanation vs rationale

rationale and explanation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rationale Yes No No No
explanation Yes No No No
As nouns, explanation is a hypernym of rationale; that is, explanation is a word with a broader meaning than rationale:
  • rationale: (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
  • explanation: thought that makes something comprehensible
rationale (noun) explanation (noun)
(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
Difference between rationale and explanation

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