REASONING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REASONING?

Need another word that means the same as “reasoning”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “reasoning” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reasoning” are: abstract thought, intelligent, thinking

Reasoning as a Noun

Definitions of "Reasoning" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reasoning” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way.
• Thinking that is coherent and logical.

Synonyms of "Reasoning" as a noun (1 Word)

abstract thought

A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance.

Usage Examples of "Reasoning" as a noun

• He explained the reasoning behind his decision at a media conference.

Reasoning as an Adjective

Definitions of "Reasoning" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reasoning” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Endowed with the capacity to reason.

Synonyms of "Reasoning" as an adjective (2 Words)

intelligent	(of a computer terminal) incorporating a microprocessor and having its own processing capability. Anna is intelligent and hard working.
thinking	Endowed with the capacity to reason. He seemed a thinking man.

Associations of "Reasoning" (30 Words)

assume	Take on or adopt (a manner or identity), sometimes falsely. This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven.
conjecture	A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence. Conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied.
deduce	Reason by deduction; establish by deduction. They deduced that the fish died because of water pollution.
deducible	Capable of being deduced.
deduction	The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole. The dividend will be paid without deduction of tax.
deductive	Relating to logical deduction. Deductive reasoning.
extrapolate	Estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating. The results cannot be extrapolated to other patient groups.
extrapolation	An inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations. Extrapolation of the logarithmic curve yielded an estimate of 66 species.
generalize	Become systemic and spread throughout the body. This kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system.
guess	Put forward of a guess in spite of possible refutation. My guess is that within a year we will have a referendum.
guesswork	An estimate based on little or no information. Answering this question will involve you in a certain amount of guesswork.
hypothesis	A proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth. The hypothesis that every event has a cause.
inductive	Inducing or influencing; leading on- John Milton. Inductive reasoning.
infer	Conclude by reasoning; in logic. From these facts we can infer that crime has been increasing.
inference	The process of inferring something. Researchers are entrusted with drawing inferences from the data.
logic	Logical operations collectively. By the logic of war.
logical	Marked by an orderly logical and aesthetically consistent relation of parts. A logical impossibility.
predictive	Denoting or relating to a system for using data already stored in a computer or mobile phone to generate the letters or words a user is likely to enter next, on the basis of those that have already been entered. Predictive typing allows you to type faster.
ratiocinate	Form judgements by a process of logic; reason. A tendency to ratiocinate in isolation.
ratiocination	Logical and methodical reasoning.
speculate	Invest at a risk. My colleagues speculate about my private life.
speculation	A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence. Speculations about the outcome of the election.
speculative	Not financially safe or secure. Raised a speculative eyebrow.
suppose	Expect believe or suppose. I suppose I got there about noon.
supposition	A hypothesis that is taken for granted. Their outrage was based on supposition and hearsay.
surmise	A supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it. I don t think they re locals she surmised.
syllogism	Deductive reasoning as distinct from induction. This school of epistemology is highly advanced in syllogism and logical reasoning.
syllogistic	Of or relating to or consisting of syllogism.
synthetic	A synthetic material or chemical especially a textile fibre. Their tears are a bit synthetic.
think	An act of thinking. I think that he is her boyfriend.