reasoning

• Adjectif décrivant la capacité de penser logiquement et de tirer des conclusions à partir de faits ou de preuves, ou qui implique une argumentation rationnelle.

An adjective describing the ability to think logically and form conclusions based on facts or evidence.

1. Capable of logical thoughtB2formal

   Having the ability to think, understand, and form judgments logically.

   capable de raisonnement logique

   • Humans are reasoning beings, capable of complex thought.
   • The reasoning mind seeks to understand cause and effect.
   • A reasoning approach to problem-solving is often the most effective.

   Synonymesintelligentlogicalrationalreasonablethinking

   Antonymesillogicalirrationalunreasoningunthinking

• Nom désignant le processus de réflexion logique sur quelque chose pour parvenir à une conclusion ou à un jugement, ainsi que l'ensemble des arguments ou justifications présentés à l'appui d'une idée.

A noun referring to the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.

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1. Process of thinking logicallyB1formal

   The process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment.

   Raisonnement

   • His reasoning behind the decision was sound.
   • She explained her reasoning step by step.
   • The lawyer presented strong reasoning in court.

   Synonymesanalysiscogitationdeductionlogicratiocinationrationalizationthinkingthought

2. Logic or rationaleB2formal

   The set of reasons or arguments used to support a conclusion.

   raisonnement, argumentation

   • The reasoning in the report was flawed.
   • I don't understand your reasoning for quitting.
   • Logical reasoning is essential for solving puzzles.

   Synonymesanalysisargumentationdeductioninferencelogicrationalethinkingthought

• Verbe désignant le processus de pensée logique visant à former une conclusion ou un jugement, ou le fait de justifier une opinion par des arguments.

A verb used to indicate the process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment.

1. Think logicallyB1formal

   To use logical thinking to form conclusions or make judgments.

   raisonner

   • Children learn to reason at an early age.
   • She reasoned that it would be better to wait.
   • He reasoned out the solution to the puzzle.

   Synonymesconcludededuceinferrationalizethink

   Antonymesemoteguessintuit

2. Discuss or debateB2formal

   To talk or argue logically about something.

   discuter, débattre

   • They reasoned with him until he agreed.
   • The committee reasoned about the best approach.
   • She reasoned against the proposed changes.

   Synonymesarguecontenddebatedeliberatediscuss

Variantes phrasalreason out