Antonyms for reasoning
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : ree-zuh-ning, reez-ning |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈri zə nɪŋ, ˈriz nɪŋ |
Definition of reasoning
Origin :- late 14c., "exercise of the power of reason; act or process of thinking logically;" also "an instance of this;" verbal noun from reason (v.).
- noun logic, interpretation
- She was not a woman in the habit of reasoning, and had no conception of the difficulties in his way.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- There was no reasoning which could help him in the midst of that puzzle.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- Crane agreed with this reasoning, and it was decided to give the two horses a home trial.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- The few moments' reasoning brought him to the point where he did not feel hurt.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- This reasoning was of less avail than argument addressed to the general's fears.
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
- I know not whether the reader will readily apprehend this reasoning.
- Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
- Whether this reasoning of theirs be just or not, is no matter.
- Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
- "But look you here, Arthur," debated Mr. Galloway, in a tone of reasoning.
- Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
- Reasoning with him was impossible, but he was charming and brave.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- There are only two sources of knowledge, observation and reasoning.
- Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet
Synonyms for reasoning
- acumen
- analysis
- apriority
- argument
- case
- cogitation
- concluding
- corollary
- deduction
- dialectics
- exposition
- generalization
- hypothesis
- illation
- induction
- inference
- interpretation
- logistics
- premise
- proof
- proposition
- ratiocination
- rationale
- rationalizing
- reason
- syllogism
- syllogization
- thinking
- thought
- train of thought
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