reasoning — the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The detective's reasoning led him to the wrong suspect - turns out the butler was just really clumsy, not criminal.
- My reasoning for eating pizza for breakfast was that it contains all food groups.
- Students need to develop critical reasoning skills for academic success.
reasoning
NOUN[/ˈriːzənɪŋ/]
the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way
The detective used careful reasoning to identify the real thief from the clues.
The scientist explained her reasoning before announcing the final conclusion. (REASON → REASONING → Connecting reasons leads to a conclusion.)
The detective used careful reasoning, analyzed every clue, and concluded who committed the crime.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'raison' meaning 'thought, judgment, cause', derived from Latin 'ratio' meaning 'calculation, judgment, reason'. The suffix '-ing' was added to form the gerund/present participle.
Breakdown
reason (from Latin ratio, meaning thought/judgment) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix) = reasoning
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📝Examples
“The detective's reasoning led him to the wrong suspect - turns out the butler was just really clumsy, not criminal.”
“My reasoning for eating pizza for breakfast was that it contains all food groups.”
“Students need to develop critical reasoning skills for academic success.”
“The lawyer's reasoning was so complex that even the judge looked confused.”
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