reasoning
|rea-son-ing|
/ˈriːzənɪŋ/
(reason)
logical cause
Etymology
'reasoning' originates from the Latin word 'rationem,' where 'ratio' meant 'reckoning, understanding, or calculation.'
'rationem' transformed into the Old French word 'raison,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reasoning' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'reckoning or calculation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'logical thinking or deduction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way.
Her reasoning was sound and well-structured.
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Noun 2
the process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.
The detective's reasoning led to the capture of the suspect.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39