Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sole-reason
noun
/soʊl ˈriːzən/
Definition
The only reason for something; the one purpose or justification behind an action or decision.
Examples
- His sole reason for moving was to be closer to family.
- The sole reason she applied for the job was to gain experience.
- They clarified that the sole reason for their absence was a family emergency.
Meaning
Sole reason refers to a situation in which there is just one motive or cause that explains why something occurs.
Synonyms
- only reason
- single motive
- exclusive purpose