impliedrationale
nounUK /ɪmˈplaɪd ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/
US /ɪmˈplaɪd ˌræʃəˈnæl/
The reason that is hinted at but not said out loud.
The implied rationale for the early bedtime was that the kids were too tired to behave.
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2. A reason that people can guess from the way something is done.
From the way the rules changed, the implied rationale was to save money.
3. The unstated purpose behind a decision or plan.
The implied rationale behind the new schedule was to give everyone more rest.
4. An explanation that is suggested rather than clearly written or spoken.
Her smile carried an implied rationale that words did not need to explain.