Reason: meaning, definitions and examples

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reason

 

[ หˆriหzษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น razรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‡ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyczyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†็”ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ razรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sebep

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์œ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลฏvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรดvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†็”ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razlog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกstรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฑะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™bษ™b

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ razรณn

Etymology

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.

See also: outreason, reasonable, reasonableness, reasonably, reasoned, reasoning, reasons, unreasonable, unreasonableness, unreasonably.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #334, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.