reasoning

Plural: reasonings

Noun

• thinking that is coherent and logical
• The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.
• A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

Verb

• decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
• present reasons and arguments
• think logically
• present participle and gerund of reason

Adjective Satellite

• endowed with the capacity to reason

Synonyms

abstract thought, argue, conclude, intelligent, logical thinking, reason, reason out, thinking, ratiocination, rationale, rationalization, reasons

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