rationale
/ˌɹæʃəˈnæɫ/
a set of reasons justifying a course of action
rationale in a sentence
“Explain the rationale behind your decision.”
Origin of rationale
Latin rationalis of reason (from ratio reason, calculation)
Related Words
causation
the relationship between cause and effect
premise
a previous statement from which another is inferred
inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence
deduction
the process of reasoning from general to specific
induction
the process of reasoning from specific to general
abduction
inference to the best explanation