reasoning

reasoning

noun

Definition of REASONING

1

: the use of reason; especially : the drawing of inferences or conclusions through the use of reason

2

: an instance of the use of reason : argument

Examples of REASONING

1. Could you explain your reasoning?
2. They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.
3. a conclusion based on fallacious reasoning
4. Humans possess the power of reasoning.

First Known Use of REASONING

14th century

Related to REASONING

Synonyms: intellection, ratiocination, reason, logic, sense

Related Words: cogency, coherence, logicality, logicalness, rationality, rationalness; convincingness, persuasiveness; syllogism, synthesis; analysis, dissection; deduction, induction; argumentation, disputation

Near Antonyms: illogic, incoherence; absurdity, brainlessness, insanity, irrationality, nonsensicalness, preposterousness, senselessness

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Rhymes with REASONING

seasoning