rationales

The word “rationales” has 3 syllables: ra-tion-ales

It's pronounced as /ˌræʃəˈnælz/


What is synonym and antonym for rationales?

In the thesaurus, “rationales” has 21 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for rationales along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rationales

  • accountings
  • accounts
  • alibis
  • apologiae
  • apologias
  • apologies
  • appeals
  • arguments
  • cases
  • defenses
  • excuses
  • explanations
  • guises
  • justifications
  • pleas
  • pretences
  • pretenses
  • pretexts
  • rationalizations
  • reasons
  • vindications

Meanings of rationales

  • noun
    1. An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
    2. A justification or rationalization for something.
    3. A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.

Example Sentences

  • The team presented several rationales for the proposed changes.
  • There were multiple rationales behind the company’s decision to restructure.
  • The rationales for the new policy were outlined in the report.
  • Different rationales were discussed during the meeting, each offering a unique perspective.
  • The debate centered around the rationales for increasing the budget allocation.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to rationales, such as: accountings, accounts, alibis, apologiae, apologias, apologies, appeals.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

palliations

  • abetments
  • acknowledgements
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  • rationales
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illuminations

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illustrations

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keystones

  • anchorages
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  • premises
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  • root
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  • warp and woofs
  • warps
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  • wedge

warp and woofs

  • anchorages
  • assumptions
  • backbones
  • bases
  • bedrocks
  • beds
  • bottoms
  • braces
  • bulwarks
  • buttresses
  • centers
  • cores
  • cornerstones
  • essences
  • eyes
  • foci
  • focuses
  • footings
  • foundations
  • frameworks
  • grounds
  • groundworks
  • hearts
  • hubs
  • infrastructures
  • justifications
  • kernels
  • keystones
  • mounts
  • nuclei
  • nucleuses
  • premises
  • premisses
  • presumptions
  • presuppositions
  • props
  • quintessences
  • rationales
  • roots
  • seats
  • shores
  • souls
  • stays
  • substrata
  • substructures
  • supports
  • suppositions
  • theories
  • theses
  • touchstones
  • underpinnings
  • warps
  • warrants

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