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Rational vs. Rationale
rational
Definition
consistent with or based on or using reason
Examples
a process of rational inference
rationale
Definition
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
Examples
the rationale for capital punishment
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