Rationale may refer to:

An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something Design rationale, an explicit documentation of the reasons behind design decisions Rationale (vestment), a liturgical vestment worn by some Roman Catholic bishops Rationale (musician) (born 1984), Zimbabwean-born British singer and songwriter Rationale (Rationale album), 2017 Rationale (Glitterer album), 2024

See also Rationality Rational (disambiguation) Rationalism (disambiguation) Rationalization (disambiguation)