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reasoning

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/noun, adjective3 syllables

Reasoning means: endowed with the capacity to reason.

Synonyms for reasoning9

noun, as in thinking that is coherent and logical

logical thinking, abstract thought

adjective, as in endowed with the capacity to reason

intelligent, thinking, rational

also used for reasoning

ratiocination, rationale, reasons, rationalization

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What does reasoning mean?2

adjective

1

endowed with the capacity to reason

noun

1

thinking that is coherent and logical

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with reasoning?1

three syllables

seasoning
Show 7 near rhymes
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Reasoning in a sentence

  • Her line of reasoning is attractive, but ultimately fallacious.darinmex
  • The three hyenas sat in a circle, reasoning with one another.FeuDRenais2
  • I've tried reasoning with him but he just won't listen.CK
  • Heuristics is a search performed through analytical reasoning.carlosalberto
  • The emotional qualities are antagonistic to clear reasoning.Cangarejo
  • I was completely taken aback by her reasoning.CM
  • We pointed out to him the error in his reasoning.darinmex
  • Do you think reasoning with him would do some good?Nuel

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Forms of reasoning

as a noun

plural
reasonings