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Rational vs. Rationale
Rational
/ˈræʃənəl/Examples:
He knows he is wrong, and has nothing rational to urge.Or else turn it into something rational, or even useful?It seemed hardly rational to be thankful for such a life.
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Rationale
/ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/Examples:
The rationale behind the rule remained unclear.She explained the rationale for her decision calmly.His rationale for the changes convinced the board.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that rational refers to reasoning or logic, using your rational mind to solve problems.
- Rationale contains the word ale, which is not as common in logical reasoning discussions, but rather in theoretical explanations.
- Rational is an adjective, so it often describes a person or a decision with logic, whereas rationale is a noun describing the reason behind something.
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