Reason: meaning, definitions and examples

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reason

[ ˈriːzən ]

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for decision making

The cause or explanation for an action, event, or phenomenon. It is the rationale behind a decision or belief.

Synonyms

cause, explanation, justification, motive

Examples of usage

The reason for her absence was a family emergency.
He couldn't understand the reason for her sudden change in behavior.

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to justify

To think, understand, or conclude in a logical or rational manner. To justify or explain something.

Synonyms

explain, justify, rationalize

Examples of usage

She reasoned that it was better to be safe than sorry.
Let me reason with him and try to find a solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "reason" in other languages:

🇵🇹 razão

🇮🇳 कारण

🇩🇪 Grund

🇮🇩 alasan

🇺🇦 причина

🇵🇱 przyczyna

🇯🇵 理由

🇫🇷 raison

🇪🇸 razón

🇹🇷 sebep

🇰🇷 이유

🇸🇦 سبب

🇨🇿 důvod

🇸🇰 dôvod

🇨🇳 理由

🇸🇮 razlog

🇮🇸 ástæða

🇰🇿 себеп

🇬🇪 მიზეზი

🇦🇿 səbəb

🇲🇽 razón

Word origin

The word 'reason' originated from the Latin word 'ratio', meaning 'calculation, reason'. It entered the English language in the 13th century from Old French. The concept of reasoning has been a fundamental aspect of human cognition and philosophy throughout history, with prominent thinkers like Aristotle and Descartes exploring the nature of reason.