reasoning
C1
noun
adj
verb
Freq #12720
Meanings
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1
noun
The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.
Her reasoning was clear and logical.
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2
adj
endowed with the capacity to reason
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3
noun
thinking that is coherent and logical
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4
noun
A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.
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5
verb
present participle and gerund of reason
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
noun
· the deduction of inferences...
ratiocinationrationalerationalizationreasons
2
adj
· endowed with the capacity...
intelligent
3
noun
· thinking that is coherent...
abstract thoughtlogical thinking
Word family
Derived forms
malreasoningmetareasoning