Synonyms of the word

rationale

• n. an explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
• n. a justification or rationalization for something.
• n. (rare, religion) a liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.

explanation

• n. The act or process of explaining.
• n. Something that explains, makes understandable.
• n. (euphemistic) An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence.

principle

• n. A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
• n. A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
• n. (sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.
• n. (physics) A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.
• n. A fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.
• n. (obsolete) A beginning.
• n. A source, or origin; that from which anything proceeds; fundamental substance or energy; primordial substance;…
• n. An original faculty or endowment.
• v. (transitive) To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any…