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reasoning

nounverbattested in dialogue

  • //ˈɹiːzənɪŋ//

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.

noun

  1. 1

    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.

    Her reasoning was clear and logical.

    I don’t follow your reasoning on this issue.

    Good reasoning helps solve complex problems.

  2. 2

    A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

verb

  1. 1

    Also a form of reasonpresent participle and gerund of reason

Forms

plural
reasonings
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