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What is another word for
whys and wherefores
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The reasons or motivations for a fact, action, or decision, especially the complete set of such reasons or motivations
The reason or grounds for a certain course of action
The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions
Plural for an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
Plural for a statement or account that makes something clear
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The reasons or motivations for a fact, action, or decision, especially the complete set of such reasons or motivations
motives
reasons
ins and outs
the full picture
causes
details
explanation
explanations
justifications
whys
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rationalizations
US
drivers
“The
whys and wherefores
of the moral and social behaviors make this subject fascinating to me.”
Noun
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The reason or grounds for a certain course of action
motive
reason
grounds
cause
basis
rationale
wherefore
why
account
determinant
mainspring
root
subject
authority
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US
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UK
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UK
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US
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UK
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US
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The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions
reasoning
logic
reason
thinking
analysis
thought
argument
basis
deduction
grounds
hypothesis
premise
ratiocination
rationale
rationalisation
UK
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US
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Noun
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Plural for an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
purpose
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