Noun
- (n.) reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought (thinking that is coherent and logical)
Verb
- (v.) reason, reason out, conclude (decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion) "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
- (v.) argue, reason (present reasons and arguments)
- (v.) reason (think logically) "The children must learn to reason"
Adjective
- (adj.) intelligent, reasoning, thinking (endowed with the capacity to reason).
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