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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).

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