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reasoning

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables
rea-son-ing
IPA
/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/
10
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Uncountable

noun

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

Countable

verb

present participle and gerund of reason

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

reasonings (plural)

Derived Forms

malreasoning metareasoning

Phrases

abductive reasoning case-based reasoning circular reasoning deductive reasoning emotional reasoning forward reasoning inductive reasoning motivated reasoning

Synonyms

ratiocination rationale reasons rationalization intelligent thinking logical thinking abstract thought

Rhymes With

seasoning

Questions

How do you pronounce reasoning?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/.
What does reasoning mean?
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.

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