Noun
pretext
IPA /ˈpriːtekst/
A reason given to hide the real reason for doing something.
See example sentence: pretext
He used the rain as a pretext to leave the picnic early.
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Noun
rationale
IPA /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/
The reasons or principles that explain why someone has made a decision or chosen a course of action.
See example sentence: rationale
She explained the rationale behind moving closer to her parents.
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