Reasoning: meaning, definitions and examples
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reasoning
[ ˈriːzənɪŋ ]
critical thinking
The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way in order to make a decision or form a conclusion.
Synonyms
logic, rationality, understanding
Examples of usage
- Her reasoning for choosing that path was based on thorough research.
- I admire the clarity of his reasoning in complex situations.
argument
The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.
Synonyms
explanation, justification, rationale
Examples of usage
- His reasoning behind the decision was sound and well-supported.
- The jury carefully considered the reasoning presented by both sides.
Translations
Translations of the word "reasoning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 raciocínio
🇮🇳 तर्क
🇩🇪 Denkvermögen
🇮🇩 penalaran
🇺🇦 міркування
🇵🇱 rozumowanie
🇯🇵 推論 (すいろん)
🇫🇷 raisonnement
🇪🇸 razonamiento
🇹🇷 akıl yürütme
🇰🇷 추론 (chulon)
🇸🇦 تفكير
🇨🇿 uvažování
🇸🇰 uvažovanie
🇨🇳 推理 (tuīlǐ)
🇸🇮 razmišljanje
🇮🇸 röksemdafærsla
🇰🇿 ойлау
🇬🇪 აზროვნება
🇦🇿 məntiq
🇲🇽 razonamiento
Word origin
The word 'reasoning' originated from the Old French word 'raisun', which came from the Latin 'rationem' meaning 'reckoning' or 'computation'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the process of thinking and forming logical judgments.
See also: outreason, reason, reasonable, reasonableness, reasonably, reasoned, reasons, unreasonable, unreasonableness, unreasonably.