Outreason: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is used when someone defeats another in a debate or argument by using superior reasoning or logic.

• During the debate, he managed to outreason his opponent with solid evidence and strong arguments.
• She was able to outreason her colleague by pointing out the flaws in his logic.

Often used in situations that require cleverness and trickery, this word may imply a slightly negative or playful connotation. It suggests winning by being smarter or more cunning.

• The fox managed to outwit the farmers by sneaking into the henhouse undetected.
• He was able to outwit his competitors by pretending to be less prepared than he actually was.

This term is commonly used when someone defeats another by being cleverer or more cunning, often in a strategic situation.

• The thief tried to outsmart the security system but was eventually caught.
• In the game of chess, he always managed to outsmart his adversaries.

This is usually applied when someone demonstrates superior thinking or problem-solving skills in a given situation.

• She was able to outthink the competition by coming up with an innovative solution.
• The coach instructed the team to outthink their opponents by anticipating their moves.

This word is not commonly used in modern English; it generally means to surpass in reasoning.

• In the debate, she managed to outreason her opponent

Best used when describing a systematic way of thinking or reasoning.

• The computer program follows a strict logical sequence

Describes the action or process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.

• His reasoning was flawed, leading to an incorrect conclusion

Use when referring to the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

• Her intelligence allowed her to solve the complex problem quickly