Synonyms for "rationale"

 Here are several synonyms for "rationale," categorized by nuance:

Focusing on the underlying reason or justification:

• Reason: This is a very common and direct synonym.
• Grounds: Implies a basis or foundation for a belief or action.
• Basis: Similar to grounds, emphasizing the fundamental support.
• Foundation: Suggests a more solid and underlying support.
• Justification: Implies a defense or explanation to show something is right or reasonable.
• Explanation: A broader term for making something clear or understandable.
• Account: Can refer to a narrative or explanation of reasons.
• Argument: Suggests a logical series of reasons to support a point.
• Case: Implies a set of reasons presented in support of something.
• Premise: A statement assumed to be true and used as a basis for reasoning.

Focusing on the purpose or aim:

• Purpose: The reason for which something is done or exists.
• Aim: A goal or objective.
• Objective: Something that one's efforts are intended to achieve.
• Intent: The state of mind behind an action.
• Goal: Similar to aim and objective.

Focusing on the logic or thinking:

• Logic: Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
• Thinking: The process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something.
• Thought: An idea or opinion produced by thinking.
• Reasoning: The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.

More formal or specific terms:

• Underpinning: The fundamental basis or structure lying below and supporting something.
• Substrate: A more technical term for the underlying basis.
• Etiology: (Specifically for causes, especially of diseases or phenomena)

When choosing a synonym, consider the specific context:

• If you need a simple and direct replacement, reason or explanation might work.
• If you want to emphasize the logical basis, grounds, basis, or foundation could be suitable.
• If you're explaining why an action is justified, justification is a good choice.
• If you're referring to the intended outcome, purpose, aim, or objective might fit.

Could you provide more context about how you're using "rationale"? Knowing the sentence or situation would help me suggest the most appropriate synonym.

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By Jerry Ramonyai