rationales

Definitions

A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.

The fundamental reasons or underlying principles that explain something.

Examples

The committee requested that all department heads provide clear rationales for their proposed budget increases.

Despite the complex rationales offered by the defense, the jury remained unconvinced of the defendant's innocence.

Synonyms

justifications reasons grounds explanations bases motives logic

Antonyms

irrationalities excuses pretexts whims impulses fallacies absurdities