reasoning
nounmasculine/ʁɐsjuˈsinju/medium
ra·ci·o·cí·nio
Definition
The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.
Her reasoning was flawless.
Deductive reasoning is a key skill in mathematics.
Common collocations
logical reasoningdeductive reasoningline of reasoningfaulty reasoning
Etymology
Do latim 'ratiocinium' (cálculo, raciocínio).