reasoning
UK/'ri:zniŋ/US
A1
Definitions
n.
The process of thinking about something logically to reach a conclusion.
推理，论证；思路。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreasonreckoned, calculated, fixed, valid
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=reasoning
reason (think logically) + -ing = 'the act or process of reasoning' — the chain of thought by which you reach a conclusion. 'Faulty reasoning' is a broken chain; 'a line of reasoning' is one you can follow. See reason.
Common Collocations
- 1.logical reasoning逻辑推理
- 2.faulty reasoning错误的推理
- 3.line of reasoning推理思路
- 4.deductive reasoning演绎推理
Example Sentences
- 1.
I couldn't follow the reasoning behind his decision.
- 2.
The flaw in their reasoning was obvious to everyone.