Reasoning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reasoning is a noun meaning (countable) A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.
Meaning
(countable) A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of reason
- (uncountable) 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.
Example Sentences
Her reasoning was clear and logical.
I don’t follow your reasoning on this issue.
Good reasoning helps solve complex problems.
Word Forms
- reasonings
Synonyms for reasoning
Depending on context, synonyms include ratiocination, rationale, reasons, rationalization, intelligent, thinking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rational, thinking, intelligent, logic, argumentation, logical.
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