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reasoned

 

[ ˈriːzənd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a logical way

Based on careful thought or good reasons. Showing clear and logical thinking. Able to think clearly and make good decisions.

Synonyms

logical, rational, sensible

Examples of usage

  • He gave a reasoned explanation for his actions.
  • She made a reasoned argument for the proposal.
Context #2 | Verb

past tense

Provided sound, logical arguments or explanations for something.

Synonyms

argued, explained, justified

Examples of usage

  • She reasoned with him about the importance of the decision.
  • They reasoned their way through the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "reasoned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raciocinado

🇮🇳 तर्कसंगत

🇩🇪 begründet

🇮🇩 didasarkan

🇺🇦 обґрунтований

🇵🇱 uzasadniony

🇯🇵 理由づけられた

🇫🇷 raisonné

🇪🇸 razonado

🇹🇷 gerekçeli

🇰🇷 이유 있는

🇸🇦 مبرر

🇨🇿 odůvodněný

🇸🇰 odôvodnený

🇨🇳 有理的

🇸🇮 razumen

🇮🇸 rökstuddur

🇰🇿 негізделген

🇬🇪 არგუმენტირებული

🇦🇿 əsaslandırılmış

🇲🇽 razonado

Etymology

The word 'reasoned' originates from the Old French word 'raisonner', meaning 'to talk, discuss, argue'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'reasoned' has evolved to represent the concept of logical thinking and providing sound arguments or explanations.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,208 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.