rationale
nounThe underlying reasoning for a decision or belief.
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rationalism
nounA philosophical approach treating reason as a source of knowledge beyond what sensory experience alone provides.
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nounA seemingly reasonable explanation used to justify conduct or a decision.
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verbTo offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.
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