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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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