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Noun: reasoning ree-zu-ning- Thinking that is coherent and logical
- logical thinking, abstract thought Adjective: reasoning ree-zu-ning- Endowed with the capacity to reason
- intelligent, thinking Verb: reason ree-zun- Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
"We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"; - reason out, conclude - Present reasons and arguments
- argue - Think logically
"The children must learn to reason"
Derived forms: reasonings See also: rational Type of: cerebrate, cerebration, cogitate, intellection, lay out, mentation, present, represent, think, thinking, thought, thought process Encyclopedia: Reasoning Reason Reason, Debate, and a Story |