reasoning

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/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
To converse; to compare opinions.
To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss.“I reasoned the matter with my friend.”

noun

The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.
A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

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Synonyms

ratiocination rationale rational thinking intelligent abstract thought logical thinking logic argumentation logical thought inference infer argument rhetorical explanation point

Associated

deductive inductive fallacy deduction analogy solving cognitive moral

Rhymes

seasoning reason ing

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